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
Westbrook was teammates with Kevin Durant for eight of those seasons, a pairing that resulted in a trip to the 2012 NBA Finals and three more berths in the Western Conference Finals. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 Under the idea, the first 12 CFP berths would be guaranteed in some form (by selection committee rankings and/or automatic qualifying spots), while eight additional teams would vie for the final four spots in play-in games. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Morgan Scalley's debut season as Utah coach will include an edition of the Holy War that could play a big role (again) in the Big 12 race and the playoff berths available the first week of December. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 With so much varsity experience back for a program known for its grit and hard-hitting style, the Vanguards should be in the hunt for one of the league’s three automatic playoff berths. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026 Shanghai’s Yangshan port cleared ​ships from its berths and moved more than 500 small ‌and medium-sized vessels to shelter ahead of Dolphin, the city’s ​maritime safety administration said. Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026 Disney subsequently backed away from its demands and started to sell 30-second berths for $8 million to $9 million, according to people familiar with the talks. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 In 2024 and 2025, Skubal had led the club to its first two postseason berths in nearly a decade. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Suites with third berths and connecting rooms provide options, and the Grand Owner’s Suite can accommodate multigenerational or larger family groups. Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths
Noun
  • The city is eliminating 51 positions and freezing 91 positions for half the year and 29 positions for the full year.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Its supreme leader appointed six new figures to key positions, all of whom opposed the June memorandum of understanding with the US.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The ship docks close to town, public transport is nearby, and the main sights can be reached on foot.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • While the good-paying white-collar jobs in the ‘burbs are getting slashed, the substantial workforce Capital One inherited from Discover in the city of Chicago largely has been spared.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Sophomore Amelia Felus anchors the defense, helping offset the loss of senior midfielder Zoe Panzica to a season-ending knee injury.
    Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In the double-height living room, a monumental polished-stone fireplace anchors the space, while a freestanding cylindrical wine display transforms bottle storage into a sculptural element in the dining area.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But all the while, Verma grounds this social chaos in a performance of genuine anxiety spirals, allowing the movie’s minor stakes to feel apocalyptic.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Anchored by a surprisingly poignant motion-capture performance from Josh Brolin, the film, for the most part, pulls off the tricky balance of delivering sensational sequences and a catharsis that grounds the unimaginable stakes.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The movement feels fluid but also brutally impactful when Wolvie lands claws-first on an unsuspecting enemy with a thud.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The engagement lands during the always lucrative Christmas-New Years holiday weeks, with producers no doubt hoping the popular Leavitt can bring in the kind of record-setting business that marked her stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago this past spring.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Excess or slow-moving stock ties up cash needed for daily operations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

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“Berths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berths. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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