as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
the boat remained tied up at the dock for a week, waiting for the weather to clear
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as in to shorten
to make less in extent or duration
the editorial was docked by about a hundred words to make it fit on the page
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the boxer's tail was docked soon after birth
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as in to land
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the cruise ship docked at the first port of call early the next morning
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Recent Examples of dock
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Both sides agreed to suspend fees for one year on ships that dock at each other’s ports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The extensive outdoor living area, which boasts a large backyard and a two-story dock, offers waterfront access and leisure space.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
The ship docked in Bimini, Bahamas on the third day.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Both sides agreed to suspend fees for one year on ships that dock at each other’s ports.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dock
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Nightlife Howard Smith Wharves Once an underused stretch of industrial wharf, Howard Smith Wharves is now Brisbane’s liveliest nightlife destination.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Docked at the Clark Street Bridge in Chicago, the ship rolled over into the river at the wharf's edge.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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After the shots, the group returned to the pier parking lot, got into two vehicles and drove away east on Newport Avenue.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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For some, the trip isn't as easy Boats that transport migrants from Panama to Colombia also leave from a fishing pier in Miramar, a five-minute drive up the coast from Palenque.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The trip begins and ends in the historic Ponta Delgada, with stops at Horta, known for its colorful quay walls and bustling marina that hosts virtually every yacht that crosses the Atlantic; and the UNESCO town of Angra do Heroísmo.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dock. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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