as in dock
an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marina
Nipigon Bay, especially near the marina, is the epicenter of the invasion in the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area, Robinson said.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Seven new restaurant and bar concepts will keep everyone well fed and refreshed, and a marina and water sports outfitter offer opportunities to add to the experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The coastline and beaches are ideal for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and swimming, while the city’s historic marina and the Royal Tarragona Yacht Club are heaven for boating enthusiasts.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
According to meeting minutes, among the areas mentioned are the Lone Tree Way corridor, Deer Valley Road, A Street, East 18th Street, the Sycamore corridor, Wilbur Avenue, the marina and waterfront areas, Delta Fair Boulevard, Somersville Road, and the Amtrak station, among others.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Seven new restaurant and bar concepts will keep everyone well fed and refreshed, and a marina and water sports outfitter offer opportunities to add to the experience.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
The coastline and beaches are ideal for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and swimming, while the city’s historic marina and the Royal Tarragona Yacht Club are heaven for boating enthusiasts.
—Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
According to meeting minutes, among the areas mentioned are the Lone Tree Way corridor, Deer Valley Road, A Street, East 18th Street, the Sycamore corridor, Wilbur Avenue, the marina and waterfront areas, Delta Fair Boulevard, Somersville Road, and the Amtrak station, among others.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
Noun
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This building will add truck docks and overhead doors to accommodate many industrial tenants.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Liverpool’s docks had declined since her childhood; the unemployment rate was at more than 20 percent, nearly twice the national average.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On July 30, the comptroller challenged the Panama Ports Company’s contract to operate the ports before the Supreme Court.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of the advantages, according to Guzy, is access to smaller ports that larger ships can’t reach, like Lipari, one of the Aeolian Islands off Sicily.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Many gathered near the harbor to watch the vessel depart.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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To avoid underpayment penalties, many business owners rely on the IRS safe harbor rules.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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