berthing

Definition of berthingnext
present participle of berth
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  • In the next high-stakes mission set to launch next year, Artemis III astronauts will remain in Earth’s orbit and practice docking their Orion capsule with a commercial lunar lander, a critical step before any return to the moon.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The space agency is already preparing for next year's Artemis III, which will see a new crew practice docking its capsule with a lunar lander in orbit around Earth.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The team carried out the technical rescue operation using ropes, webbing, carabiners, anchoring bolts and descent devices.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The team’s turnaround still pales in comparison to what Oklahoma City or San Antonio has done, emerging as title contenders with MVP-caliber players anchoring their lineups.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Berthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berthing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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