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Recent Examples of dockyard
During our layover, a worker at the dockyard had told me of the attacks and the threat of starvation incapacitating the capital.
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EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
According to Plutarch, Caesar set fire to the enemy fleet, but the fire raged out of control from the nearby dockyards and swallowed the Great Library.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The rural setting is not just beautiful but bucolic to die for, with shots of Galicia’s coastline constantly present to counter darker scenes and contrast with Ferrol’s dockyards.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
According to Plutarch, Caesar set fire to the enemy fleet, but the fire raged out of control from the nearby dockyards and swallowed the Great Library.
—Hannah Edgar, ARTnews.com, 27 Feb. 2025
The rural setting is not just beautiful but bucolic to die for, with shots of Galicia’s coastline constantly present to counter darker scenes and contrast with Ferrol’s dockyards.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025
Hikers can make their way up to the dockyard’s lookout, Shirley Heights—but be prepared for a challenging climb and wear comfortable shoes.
—Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dockyard
Noun
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The shipyard just announced the launch of the eighth hull in its popular T52 series.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The trials mark the first time the aircraft carrier has operated in open waters, moving beyond construction and dockside testing at the shipyard.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The borough is asking residents to park their cars in the marina lot and use the shuttle so that equipment can clear out the snow this week.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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The marina and downtown area invite families and couples to discover fun shops and eateries, making your trip feel full of new experiences.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Blue Harvest has charged captains and crew on its vessels for maintenance, electronics and wharfage fees, among other expenses.—
Will Sennott,
ProPublica,
22 July 2022
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Stimpson said last year that cruising, before the pandemic halted the industry, attracted around $6 million in annual gross revenues from wharfage and parking alone.—
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25 Feb. 2022
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“Dockyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dockyard. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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