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
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
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
The Crossover Solo costs the same as the queen and queen/dinette bed layout options, so buyers looking for more berths can always go with one of those.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The new format featuring 32 automatic bids and 44 at-large berths will start with a 12-game opening round funneling into the broader tournament starting on the traditional Thursday with … 64 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The winners of the first, second and third editions of the regional tournament will receive berths to qualify for the first FIFA Club World Cup, slated to begin in 2028.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Noun
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
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
The Crossover Solo costs the same as the queen and queen/dinette bed layout options, so buyers looking for more berths can always go with one of those.
—C.c. Weiss
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
The new format featuring 32 automatic bids and 44 at-large berths will start with a 12-game opening round funneling into the broader tournament starting on the traditional Thursday with … 64 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
The winners of the first, second and third editions of the regional tournament will receive berths to qualify for the first FIFA Club World Cup, slated to begin in 2028.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths
Noun
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Operators can deploy the system in less than two minutes, allowing units to establish surveillance positions quickly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Devers developed into a star in Boston, but fell out with the front office over being asked to move positions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Ports of call are the various cities or destinations where the ship docks during the cruise.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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All of them are asymptomatic to date, and the Spanish health ministry said that when the ship docks in the Canary Islands, the non-Spanish citizens will be repatriated to their countries.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Courts are also deciding lawsuits over whether workers were illegally fired in retaliation for doing their jobs under previous administrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Chakraborty’s Obie-winning turn anchors the show with maternal rigor and restraint, as mother and son test how art might brace a fragile heart; the brief run ends Saturday.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Black then anchors the shoe through the heel, lining and midsole, while a white midsole features a small gradient burst of orange and pink.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Many of us have long felt that music is medicine; this book grounds that belief in concrete examples.—
Juliet Izon,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Watson across from him grounds their duo with a drillmaster’s sense of duty.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Not ready to accept a blowout loss, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermin Mahmić lands one in the net in stoppage time!—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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There is plenty of crying on the trip, which happens as soon as everyone lands and Kristen has her first freakout.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Berths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berths. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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