landings

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 Because after decades of rumors, whispers, teasing and the sort of speculation normally reserved for Elvis sightings and alien landings, a Days of Thunder sequel is officially on the fast track to theaters. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 South Korean officials said this week that a second exercise, for amphibious landings scheduled for September, was canceled in June. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 That enabled stopover landings at the historic Stanley Hotel. Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Yes, America is powerful, even more so than at the time of the D-Day landings in France in 1944. Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Aug. 2026 In the past six weeks, for example, two different Chinese rockets aced landings during orbital missions. Mike Wall, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Several more Chinese companies seem poised to attempt booster landings in the next few months. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 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
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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
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
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  • 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

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“Landings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landings. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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