as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berths
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The new Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train features wide windows and amenities like air-conditioning, bench seats that transition into beds, family-sized berths, onboard catering, electric outlets, reading lights, and roller blinds.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Payton has been the Broncos' head coach since 2023, leading the team to an average of 11 wins per season and clinching playoff berths in 2024 and 2025.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
This year’s schedule features games against seven schools that qualified for the NCAA Tournament and four teams that earned berths in the College Basketball Crown Championship and the National Invitation Tournament.
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Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
During those consecutive World Cup berths, Paraguay held firm to its rugged football philosophy that leaned on tough tackling, winning second balls and relentless courage.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament increased the number of automatic berths for South American teams from four to six.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
This is what happens after back-to-back playoff berths and a division title.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a poor start after re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto to return with essentially the same veteran core that disappointed in two straight playoff berths.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
The new Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train features wide windows and amenities like air-conditioning, bench seats that transition into beds, family-sized berths, onboard catering, electric outlets, reading lights, and roller blinds.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Payton has been the Broncos' head coach since 2023, leading the team to an average of 11 wins per season and clinching playoff berths in 2024 and 2025.
—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
This year’s schedule features games against seven schools that qualified for the NCAA Tournament and four teams that earned berths in the College Basketball Crown Championship and the National Invitation Tournament.
—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
During those consecutive World Cup berths, Paraguay held firm to its rugged football philosophy that leaned on tough tackling, winning second balls and relentless courage.
—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
The expansion to 48 teams for the 2026 tournament increased the number of automatic berths for South American teams from four to six.
—
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
This is what happens after back-to-back playoff berths and a division title.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a poor start after re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto to return with essentially the same veteran core that disappointed in two straight playoff berths.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths
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Multiple companies have slashed tech worker positions in the Bay Area, cutbacks that portend fresh waves of layoffs for the region’s technology sector, according to official filings with the state’s labor agency.
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Her previous roles include principal and district leadership positions in Woodland Joint Unified and Sacramento City Unified school districts.
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The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
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Ports of call are the various cities or destinations where the ship docks during the cruise.
Noun
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But labor unions and safety experts warn driverless big rigs could threaten jobs and public safety.
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Most of the jobs, 334, are full-time, which is 109 above the pre-construction projection in that category.
Verb
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The Most Expensive Items on the Biohacking Menu The single line item that anchors the top of nearly every clinic menu is NAD+.
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The Arlo Pro 2K 6th Gen Camera System anchors its security on four wireless 2K HDR cameras, providing a 160-degree wide-angle view and 12x digital zoom.
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.
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But if the film occasionally threatens to float away into its own inaccessible realm, Camp’s witty, doleful performance grounds it with a human dimension, albeit not a terribly warm one.
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This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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The announcement lands at a specific moment in JAŸ-Z’’s public calendar.
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Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations.
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Rodrigo ties up the album with a bow by expertly calling back to many of its tracks, delivering a rewarding catharsis that feels like finally seeing the other side of a bad break-up.
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“Berths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berths. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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