BERTHS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

berths 1 of 2

noun

plural of berth

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay found a berth at a travel agency

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berths

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of berth

as in docks

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Recent Examples of berths

Noun

The producers are in discussion with festivals about potential berths later this year. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026 The bigger brands want more revenue, more Playoff berths, more power. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026 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. — 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths

Noun

Trump Media positions itself as an opponent of, and an alternative to, traditional tech and media companies.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Dysfunctional boards might move too quickly into positions, preferences or familiar arguments.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of positions

Noun

Achieving growth relies on businesses of all sizes expanding where there’s confidence and capacity, leading to more jobs and a broader tax base.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Despite the availability of commuter buses and Metrolink rail services, many still drive to jobs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities because of differing work schedules and the need to travel to places not close to public transit stops.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of jobs

Verb

This exclusive 18-hole course anchors the new private Legacy Club, limited to just 250 families, offering premier real estate starting at $2 million.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Osvaldo Borsani chairs surround an Italian Art Deco table in the dining nook, and a Félix Agostini sconce anchors the living space.

— Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchors

Verb

Amid a host of synthetic textures, the batá grounds the record in its spiritual reference; only the twins’ perspective changes.

— Stefanie Fernández, Pitchfork, 3 July 2026
Sara Bareilles grounds the action as the everywoman at the show’s center, with Busy Philipps and Paula Pell inhabiting every hilarious corner of their outsized characters.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026

Definition of grounds

Verb

Lindsay Landman, a luxury event planner with over 20 years of experience in the sector, suggests a total that lands somewhere within the range of $20 to $25 million.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Golden State, like the rest of the NBA, is waiting to see where James lands for his 24th season while turning 42 in December.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of lands

Verb

Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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

Definition of ties up

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