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
Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Securing a top-tier, completely hands-free luxury cleaning robot with a multifunctional auto-empty dock below the $450 line is an exceptional find.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Russian cosmonauts must pressurize the tunnel to access the Progress spacecraft that dock there and unload and stow cargo on the vehicles.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Noun
The company says all drivers are trained specifically in LTL operations to handle pickup and delivery, with expertise in freight handling, multi-stop routing and dock procedures.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Securing a top-tier, completely hands-free luxury cleaning robot with a multifunctional auto-empty dock below the $450 line is an exceptional find.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Verb
The Dragon reached the ISS and docked in mid-May after launching atop a Falcon 9 rocket in Florida.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Russian cosmonauts must pressurize the tunnel to access the Progress spacecraft that dock there and unload and stow cargo on the vehicles.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dock
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The 200-acre terminal will feature two new berths and 3,000 linear feet of new wharf designed for larger next-generation container ships in natural deep water.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Staff picks up guests from the nearby ferry wharf in sporty Jeeps for ease of arrival—a nice homey touch (one of many here) that segues perfectly into a welcome drink in the sun that will remind you to slow down into island time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sean Combs is getting his sentence shortened.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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That increases visibility and shortens the time needed to attract qualified applicants.—
Audrey Payne,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The researchers estimated that those who got neither bright days nor dark nights were shaving five years off their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Shop around and compare offers from at least three lenders, as doing so can shave close to a full percentage point off your rate, and be sure to talk to lenders directly about terms and costs that may not appear online.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The West Milford Police Department said emergency responders were sent to Green Turtle Lake for a report of a small jet that landed in the water.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Lawhon’s works of historical fiction have landed her on The New York Times bestseller list; her books have been translated into more than 30 languages.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Building a pier and beam floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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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,
19 June 2026
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Others have been listed for sale or have cut back on labor, renovating and adding machinery to soap and scrub as well as self-serve vacuum stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Anyone who has tried to cut back on coffee knows the cost.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Some analysts expect Apple could benefit as manufacturers of Android devices cut specs or raise prices.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Passing through foundational landmarks like Hebron and Jerusalem, the Route 66-style initiative aims to bring Scripture to life while firmly anchoring the nation's ancient Jewish identity against attempts to erase biblical history.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Indonesian content’s cross-border reach is narrower and anchored in horror, with the Philippines as the primary destination via Netflix.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dock. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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