berthing

Definition of berthingnext
present participle of berth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for berthing
Verb
  • The historic waterfront stretch is constructed from 19th-century cobblestones and chock-full of cute restaurants, bars, galleries, and shops, all offering spectacular views of the Savannah River and docking cargo ships.
    Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
  • While flying inside the Orion capsule, the astronauts are expected to conduct tests of the spacecraft’s docking capabilities and life-support systems while in orbit both around Earth and the moon.
    Denise Chow, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Radical Candor avoids this trap by anchoring feedback in observable impact.
    Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows frame a sweeping panorama that stretches from the Charles River to Boston Harbor, with unmistakable landmarks like TD Garden and Fenway Park anchoring the skyline.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Berthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berthing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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