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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The ’25 Red Sox went 89-73 and clinched one of the three AL Wild Cards, their first winning season and first postseason berth since 2021.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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
Of course, winning the conference tournament comes with an automatic berth.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2026
The ’25 Red Sox went 89-73 and clinched one of the three AL Wild Cards, their first winning season and first postseason berth since 2021.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Amber Glenn missed a triple on one of her jumps and was docked seven points—a disappointing outcome for the 26-year-old making her Olympic debut.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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An off-duty cop busted for a Manhattan drunken-driving crash that ended up with one of his dogs dead and another injured has been docked 35 days’ pay and placed on dismissal probation, according to an NYPD document.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the right development, the cost of residing here could be more affordable than typical; that would be attractive for the thousands of lower-paying jobs in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Set against a backdrop of oppressive heat and drought, the narrative follows Isabel, a 17-year-old from the rural north who takes a job at an upscale country club outside Manila.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Boaters who call North Point Marina their homeport during the boating season can stop worrying over where to moor their vessels.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Video footage by a local news site showed at least one person being carried in a blanket from a boat moored on the side of a jetty into a waiting coast guard vehicle with blue flashing lights, as others appear to lead two children, one of them limping, toward the car.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The year begins with Mexico City Art Week in February, anchored by Zona Maco—Latin America’s leading contemporary art fair—which is complemented by a circuit of gallery openings, museum activations, and design showcases.—
Atenea Morales de la Cruz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film stays with you long after the final scene, anchored by performances that bring its world fully to life.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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At its height, the deployment represented 20% of the Navy’s surface fleet, tying up critical assets even as crises were flaring elsewhere in the world.—
Jamie Tarabay,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The military stomp of the score is so tied up in the conception of Superman as an ultra-powerful Eagle Scout that the theme had to be tossed entirely when directors wanted to add a few layers of grime onto the character in the 2010s.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This experience grounds my approach in practicality, accountability, and real world outcomes rather than theory alone.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lee Yi-shan has a unique ability to ground the supernatural in the emotional reality of her characters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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