as in wharves
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 shortens
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 shaves
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 lands
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 docks
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Nautilus consisted of a large six-story main building, 19 single-family villas, a swimming pool, 52 cabanas and several docks, all spread out across 20 acres, including the small Johns and Collins islands in the bay.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
From historic lighthouses to peaceful docks, sprawling resorts to wild horses on the beach, the Outer Banks are teeming with postcard-perfect sights.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Make the short drive north to the 150-year-old fishing village of Mayport to feast on local shrimp alongside working fishing docks bustling with boats delivering the daily catch.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Cabin rentals, boat docks and a general store also are available to visitors, according to the park’s website.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
About 210 miles northwest of Des Moines, this classic summer escape invites families to fish off docks and boat across West Okoboji or Big Spirit Lake.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Just because a cruise ship docks in a destination doesn’t mean passengers have to get off there – and some ports may get skipped more than others among repeat guests.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Wallace and her collaborators scrambled to get into the water; the whale was swimming in the wrong direction, toward some docks.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 May 2026
Once the ship docks in the Canary Islands, Spanish authorities will do a full epidemiological investigation on the ship and begin repatriating travelers who are deemed fit to return home.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
If that's not enough, an alien ship soon docks nearby.
—S.c. Stuart, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025
The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
The project calls for lighting upgrades, outdoor fitness equipment, solar panels and additional boat slip renovations, including seawall improvements, docks and utilities.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Nautilus consisted of a large six-story main building, 19 single-family villas, a swimming pool, 52 cabanas and several docks, all spread out across 20 acres, including the small Johns and Collins islands in the bay.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
From historic lighthouses to peaceful docks, sprawling resorts to wild horses on the beach, the Outer Banks are teeming with postcard-perfect sights.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Make the short drive north to the 150-year-old fishing village of Mayport to feast on local shrimp alongside working fishing docks bustling with boats delivering the daily catch.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Cabin rentals, boat docks and a general store also are available to visitors, according to the park’s website.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
About 210 miles northwest of Des Moines, this classic summer escape invites families to fish off docks and boat across West Okoboji or Big Spirit Lake.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 May 2026
Just because a cruise ship docks in a destination doesn’t mean passengers have to get off there – and some ports may get skipped more than others among repeat guests.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Wallace and her collaborators scrambled to get into the water; the whale was swimming in the wrong direction, toward some docks.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
Verb
All of them are asymptomatic to date, and the Spanish health ministry said that when the ship docks in the Canary Islands, the non-Spanish citizens will be repatriated to their countries.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 May 2026
Once the ship docks in the Canary Islands, Spanish authorities will do a full epidemiological investigation on the ship and begin repatriating travelers who are deemed fit to return home.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
If that's not enough, an alien ship soon docks nearby.
—S.c. Stuart, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025
The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for docks
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In San Isidro, a movement was born Castillo and Otero grew up in San Isidro, a working class, hardscrabble neighborhood abutting the wharfs near the Port of Havana, and became friends – one a rapper, the other a visual artist.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The wharves and warehouses along Pratt Street burned fiercely.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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All this interconnectivity shortens leads times, allowing for quicker iterations and faster trend response.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Same-day settlement shortens that window to just a few hours.—
Sharat Priya,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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For beard trims and shaves, go to Pisterzi in Soho.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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But within the context of ESSENCE Festival, the conversation lands differently.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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The push lands MacFarlane on this year’s Emmy ballot in nine distinct capacities.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Designed with an objective of protecting the submarines docked at the piers, these nets seeks to defend against surprise attacks from drones launched from closer distances to the base, like the once in Operation Spiderweb.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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The device clips magnetically to the rear of any MagSafe-compatible smartphone or case.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Wine is embedded in the city’s architecture, history and daily life, from grand 18th-century façades to the bustling quays of the Garonne.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to Vantor, the image shows the construction of a dry dock and new quays and piers at one of China’s most strategically important bases.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Coverage of the candidates’ debates underscores a level of political engagement and conflict that cuts against the article’s emphasis on apathy and confusion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As local public transit cuts loom later this year, Kansas City’s bus service will expand this summer, temporarily, to meet higher demand during the FIFA World Cup.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Docks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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