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 Also of concern has been its sonic boom potential during both booster landings and upper stage Starship return-to-launch-site flights that would bring it across Central Florida similar to how the space shuttle used to land back at KSC. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Designed for short fields Unlike conventional regional aircraft, the EL9 relies on hybrid-electric propulsion and blown-lift technology to achieve extremely short takeoffs and landings. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 The aircraft will offer a new Autobrake system, too, increasing safety and comfort during takeoffs and landings. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 Its elastic bridge straps hug the foot for optimal support, just as a removable OrthoLite insole specializes in soft landings and brand embroidery on the toe contrasts aptly with the kick’s chocolate brown coloring. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 The excitement could continue to grow if NASA can maintain its aspirational mission manifest of 79 launches and 73 lunar landings between now and 2036. — Clive Neal, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 These airfield signs are used by pilots to confirm the plane is lined up with the appropriate runway during takeoffs and landings. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 And indeed, a new study has found the exhaust from spacecraft involved with these landings could expel enough methane to contaminate the moon's surface — possibly destroying molecules that could help to explain how life may have originated on Earth. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 July 2026 SpaceX leads the pack with more than 600 landings of its first-stage Falcon boosters, steering them to ocean barges as well as landing zones near the launch pads. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for landings

Noun

Vessels had more difficulty berthing at docks during the latest strike, which led to operational challenges even after their conclusion such as irregular peaks in container volumes and a longer queue of vessels entering and leaving the port.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
City staff supports project City staff told the planning commission on Wednesday that the project calls for adding an outdoor storage area, loading docks, and reestablishing the median at the entrance on Gillham road that was removed years ago.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of docks

Noun

Vanuatu has received large loans and aid from China for buildings, wharves and other infrastructure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
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

Definition of wharves

Noun

Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Anglers of all experience levels crowd fishing piers, line jetties, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder below the spillways just to wet a line.

— Kristine Fischer, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026