as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berth
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
The interior includes a forward cabin, private head and shower, and mid-cabin area that can be converted to a berth for guests.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Further down the list, Brisbane nu-metal band Headwreck just misses out on a top 40 berth with Attitude Adjustment (Ditto).
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
The interior includes a forward cabin, private head and shower, and mid-cabin area that can be converted to a berth for guests.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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Jimenez’s link-up role for Fulham is visible in his passing solar system, which shows the distance of his passes, the most common players receiving them and their average positions when doing so.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Moore was subsequently fired from his position as head football coach, which prosecutors said prompted him to show up at her home.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ships − the Motor Tanker Bella I, now named the Marinera, and the Motor Tanker Sophia − were last docked in Venezuela or en route to the country, Noem said.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are two spacecraft capable of returning humans to Earth docked to the station, including the SpaceX Dragon that will be used to bring the crew home.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
Nolan Finley The Detroit News,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s your smiling face, forever moored in the Before.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
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According to experts, the fact that these two carriers are moored at the same base likely signals attempted integration between the two ships.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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For decades, Venezuela was one of America's closest partners in Latin America, a reliable energy supplier, and a democracy that helped anchor the region.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement An unexpected culprit The finale takes place a year later, when Anna is anchoring at the news station while pregnant with another child with Jack, and co-parenting Zoe’s daughter with him.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That figure would make Venezuela the government entity with the ninth-most money tied up in the original cryptocurrency, just behind North Korea.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even the luxury giant Chanel is reacting to the situation and is said to have pulled inventory out of a total of eight Saks and Neiman’s stores to avoid having its goods tied up in the bankruptcy process.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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All were well above the overall 3% of domestic flights nationwide that had been grounded, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her bond with Simone Biles has been well documented, but Chiles lights up when talking about other unexpected connections that also keep her grounded.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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