berthing

present participle of berth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for berthing
Verb
  • Practical Tips For Visby Cruise Visitors Most ships docking in Visby stay for six to ten hours, which is plenty of time to experience the highlights.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • As this summer comes to a close, the Piers Park Sailing Center is one of nearly 250 summer programs docking a record-breaking number of Boston kids back at their schools with new skills and experiences.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sorkin, Kernen and Quick have been anchoring the show together for the last 14 years, with Kernen serving as the doyen of the group, going to back to its 1995 debut.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The steel-rod reinforcement does double duty keeping joints tight and gap free and adding stability at each corner as well as anchoring the home to the ground.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Berthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berthing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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