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
Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Complete with a facial toning device, Aqua Gel Activator, Silk Crème Activator and a charging dock, this beloved microcurrent tool works to sculpt and snatch every inch of your face.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
No points docked for committing 25 personal fouls and sending Oklahoma to the free-throw line a staggering 27 times.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The Delivery Zip is then lifted automatically into the belly of the larger mother Zip, which takes off from a free-standing charging dock in the Walmart parking lot.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
Complete with a facial toning device, Aqua Gel Activator, Silk Crème Activator and a charging dock, this beloved microcurrent tool works to sculpt and snatch every inch of your face.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported that the Minnesota was docked near Darwin Port while security measures had heightened around the city's harbor.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
No points docked for committing 25 personal fouls and sending Oklahoma to the free-throw line a staggering 27 times.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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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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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The destination — near the Kennedy Space Center and a roughly 60-mile drive east from Orlando — is known for its relaxing beachfront, surfing scene and pier activities, according to the report.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.
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