berths 1 of 2

plural of berth

berths

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of berth

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of berths
Noun
Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman movie Artificial has been set for New York and London Film Festival berths. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 While Anderson has recently eschewed festival berths for his films, the director has deep history with the New York Film Festival and Film at Lincoln Center. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026 Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric and Shane van Gisbergen also are looking to lock down postseason berths in the 400-mile race. ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 The Sparks, who are coming off a 78-71 home loss to Atlanta on Monday, have the unique opportunity to host a team that has already clinched one of the league’s eight playoff berths and will be playing on the second night of back-to-back games. John Davis, Daily News, 27 Aug. 2026 So at South Florida, which has strung together three consecutive bowl berths, times are changing yet again, three years after a nearly identical cycle. Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The announcement comes a day after the Valkyries clinched a playoff slot for the second year in a row, the first expansion franchise in WNBA history to secure back-to-back postseason berths. Jose Fabian, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Sleeper Class includes sleeping berths and cabins for one to three people, some of which include private washrooms. Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths
Noun
  • The news about Guimaraes wanting to leave was followed almost immediately by Johan Manzambi, Newcastle’s top target across all positions, opting for Aston Villa at the final moment.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Bonnell says the 805 RX was designed around adult-sized ergonomics, with adjustable footpeg and handlebar positions.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Paul Ryzak, who docks his charter boat under the bridge, says his business has been negatively impacted by the construction.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Once Orion docks with Blue Moon on Artemis III, two of the mission's astronauts will be able to board the lander to test out its environmental control systems, avionics and the interoperability between the two spacecraft in flight.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • In April, Flock Safety opened a 97,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Smyrna that is intended to create more than 200 jobs over the next three years as part of a $10 million investment.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The merger and streaming boom created more jobs than any period in the history of the business — many of them platform-filler corporate crimes.
    Joseph Kahn, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Perkins, for his part, spent the weeks up to the recall election touting his work securing historic preservation and development grants for Englewood Square, the arts district which anchors his council territory.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An Iranian doctor whose life is dismantled by the Tehran regime anchors A Bit of Light from Ali Asgari, whose Divine Comedy won the Venice Horizons Award last year.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Transportation was also the leading cause of fatal injuries among truck drivers, fishing and hunting workers, refuse collectors and grounds maintenance workers.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Anti Bast grounds saffron and warm cardamom (a fall spice rack classic) with incense absolute and amber, creating a warm, spicy scent ideal for cooler weather.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When a company that builds fire trucks, rail-maintenance machinery, or electric vehicle chargers is invited to bid on a big contract, the request that lands in its inbox can run to thousands of pages of technical specifications.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For a midsized carrier, this usually lands between 40 and 60 subprocesses, each carrying three to 12 variants.
    Manish Garg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Knowing your true all-in cost can help clarify how card payment strategies affect your cash flow when a reserve ties up a fifth of your monthly volume for months at a time.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Heartstopper Forever ties up several threads among Nick, Charlie and their small ensemble of friends, setting them up for the next chapter of their lives.
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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“Berths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berths. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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