berthing

present participle of berth

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for berthing
Verb
  • Navy and Marine leaders celebrate the opening of Exercise UNITAS 2025 onboard the United States amphibious transport docking ship USS Arlington at Naval Station Mayport in Florida on September 15.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Widely regarded as a clear upgrade to the bench, he’ll be tasked with anchoring Jokic’s rest minutes, relieving not only the three-time MVP but also Gordon of his exhausting dual role.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
  • In the exhibit, Pradier-Jeauneau introduced his namesake furniture line with a hefty, sculptural sofa, upholstered in Élitis mohair, anchoring the collection.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Berthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berthing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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