BERTH Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈbərth

Definition of berth

as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay found a berth at a travel agency

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verb

as in to dock

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Noun

The average arrival-to-berth time is nearly double the 42 hours logged on May 18—when times started their escalation—and is the highest such number since Vizion tracked the figures in August 2024. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Unlike conventional long-distance trains with sleeper berths, the Vande Bharat’s coaches are arranged with rows of reclining seats and large windows. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2026

Verb

The tanker is scheduled to berth at the company's offshore mooring facility later Friday to unload its crude oil. — ABC News, 7 May 2026 Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for berth

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Noun

Injuries, pitching problems, batting with runners in scoring position and base-running issues all come to mind quickly.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
His performance in any of these positions is at the top level.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of position

Noun

Felicia Schlafer received tickets to the USA Dream Team basketball game through her job.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Excellent job, acknowledges both her physical transformation and that her mouth can get her into more trouble than mine does at the underwear party in Fire Island.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of job

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Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 27 June 2026

Definition of moor

Verb

The clock is ticking for Miami-Dade’s liveaboard community as county leaders consider new restrictions that could limit how long people can keep their boats anchored in one place.

— Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Yes, beans anchor the traditional diets in every Blue Zone, according to author Dan Buettner.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of anchor

Verb

Ellis also questioned whether the city’s push to extend six of its TADs is even legal if more than 10% of Atlanta’s tax base is currently tied up in the taxing districts.

— Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
With a new head coach and a major tournament tying up a number of senior players, there is a chance for a player to make their mark.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of tie up

Verb

For couples trying to build a life that feels both grounded and inspired, Charlotte makes a strong case for itself.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Every supporting cast member pops, Zimmer’s score is ominously tense, and the action sequences are grounded and effective.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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