Thesaurus results for LANDINGS

landings

noun

plural of landing

as in docks

a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers our families waved good-bye to us from the landing as we left on our honeymoon cruise

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Recent Examples of landings Several more Chinese companies seem poised to attempt booster landings in the next few months. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 So Chinese rocket landings may not be a novelty for much longer. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Getty Images To uncover the most beautiful airport landings in the world, AllClear Travel Insurance analyzed 32 airports around the world known for the dazzling views ahead of the runway. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 An example of a volleyball shoe is the Sky Elite FF4, the flagship model of the Cushion and Bounce series, that’s designed to support higher jumps and stable landings. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 In May of last year, an Army helicopter that was instructed to fly over the Pentagon helipad forced controllers to order two flights to abort landings at Reagan National Airport to prevent collisions. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 In passenger aircraft, where weight limitations prevent heavy armor and emergency landings are far more complex than pulling over to the side of the road, preventing this cascading fire risk is the ultimate prerequisite for commercial flight safety. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026 Pease struggled with excess power on her landings, but showed remarkable flexibility in her dance elements. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The first stage uses seven of the BE-4 engines on launch and is designed to make recovery landings downrange in the Atlantic similar to how SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets are recovered. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for landings

Noun

In the book and film, Julián works with his father, Mateo (Andrés Velencoso), owning historic local docks in Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Saltwater speeds up rust and wear, plants need regular care, docks face storms and tides, and equipment like generators, solar panels, and desalination systems will eventually need replacing.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of docks

Noun

But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
The redevelopment would change that by extending and upgrading existing wharves and dredging areas around the docks.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of wharves

Noun

After years of analysis, Caltrans has decided to weave strong micropiles into the 499 aging piles that now support the bridge’s piers, said Allan Kosup, chief deputy director of Caltrans District 11 in San Diego and Imperial counties.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
The 1982-83 winter season, which coincided with a very strong El Niño, was historically destructive for California’s coast, with storms wrecking the Santa Monica and Seal Beach piers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026