berthing

Definition of berthingnext
present participle of berth

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Verb
  • Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.
    Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • SpaceX is developing the prototype to be capable of refueling midflight in a complex process that requires two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet in orbit to transfer propellant.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • That mission seeks to have the Orion spacecraft attempt docking rendezvous maneuvers with one or both of the two human landing systems, Blue Moon and SpaceX’s Starship, on a low-Earth orbit mission.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • On that day, CNN will feature more special coverage of unique events Special coverage will begin at noon eastern with Brianna Keilar and Laura Coates anchoring from the nation’s capital.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 May 2026
  • Spend the day cruising through quiet coves, anchoring for a swim, soaking up the sunshine, and taking in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views from the water.
    Abby Price, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
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“Berthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berthing. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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