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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Two other sources estimated the damage at 70% of the port’s five docks, warehouses and customs area.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In practical terms, a defaulted borrower might suddenly find their IRS refund check has vanished or their Social Security retirement check docked.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Scattered across the grounds are a five-bedroom guesthouse, a boathouse with a private dock, a design studio, a gym, tennis and basketball courts, an apple orchard, equestrian paddocks, and staff housing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2025
Two other sources estimated the damage at 70% of the port’s five docks, warehouses and customs area.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 May 2025
Verb
The Shenzhou 20 spacecraft is scheduled to rendezvous and dock at the Tiangong space station around 6.5 hours after launch.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
In practical terms, a defaulted borrower might suddenly find their IRS refund check has vanished or their Social Security retirement check docked.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dock
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Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The focus of the beachfront pier is the chic loungers, iconic striped umbrellas, and an elegant, refined atmosphere.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Meet near the fishing pier at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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While many of the street-side cafes lining the river are on the touristy side, the handful of spots actually on the quay are anything but.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dock. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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