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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Noun

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 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. — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 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

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Noun

Those positions remain in flux and negotiations between Assembly members, state senators and Newsom are ongoing, Assembly Natural Resources Committee Chair Isaac Bryan, D-Jefferson Park, said.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The precedent for what happens when that capital moves quickly is March 2020, when a rapid unwind of leveraged positions contributed to a breakdown of Treasury-market liquidity severe enough to require Federal Reserve intervention.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

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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

Definition of docks

Verb

Pumpkin spice still anchors autumn menus, but pecan is quickly closing the gap for drinkers who want something nuttier and less sweet.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Defensively, Bett anchors the interior line, while sophomores Joseph Mbatchou and Jeremiah McCloud look poised for second-year jumps after promising freshman seasons.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

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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
For the owners, the ability to feel the energy of the artist in the material is what grounds the hotel in its surroundings.

— Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of grounds

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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