docking 1 of 2

present participle of dock

docking

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of dock
as in landing
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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Instead of docking at one of Fort Lauderdale’s four pumpout stations to empty the waste tanks themselves, boaters will be able to request service from the pumpout vessel using the city’s FixIt FTL app. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025 China is currently conducting experiments high above the Earth, with the Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites apparently conducting rendezvous and proximity operations (RPOs), docking and performing a first-ever refueling in geostationary orbit. Andrew Jones, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2025 Navy and Marine leaders celebrate the opening of Exercise UNITAS 2025 onboard the United States amphibious transport docking ship USS Arlington at Naval Station Mayport in Florida on September 15. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025 Practical Tips For Visby Cruise Visitors Most ships docking in Visby stay for six to ten hours, which is plenty of time to experience the highlights. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 As this summer comes to a close, the Piers Park Sailing Center is one of nearly 250 summer programs docking a record-breaking number of Boston kids back at their schools with new skills and experiences. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025

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“Docking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docking. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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