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
As of June, 5,274 beaches, marinas, and boats across 52 countries have been certified.
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
The tower will offer 350 luxury residences along with access to a 32-slip private marina along with an exclusive beach club, health club and spa and wellness center.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The marina infrastructure will be moved to deeper water to keep facilities safe and operational, NPS said.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
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Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 June 2026
The tower will offer 350 luxury residences along with access to a 32-slip private marina along with an exclusive beach club, health club and spa and wellness center.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The marina infrastructure will be moved to deeper water to keep facilities safe and operational, NPS said.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Spending by active yachts supports marinas, hotels, restaurants, transportation providers and a range of local service businesses in major cruising destinations—not just in terms of guest or owner spending, but crew spending, too.
—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
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The morgue that serves La Guaira is makeshift—a white tent on a dock lined with body bags and coffins.
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Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms have announced projects spanning aviation, banking, energy, ports, and real estate.
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The rooms, each named for notable past guests, show great attention to detail with floral fabrics, pillowtop beds, the latest USB ports and Bulgari toiletries in bathrooms.
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The department will also deploy counterterrorism resources, explosive detection K-9s, bomb squad personnel and heavy weapons teams, along with plain clothes officers and a harbor unit for the waterways.
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The Seaport’s history also reflects its legacy as a major harbor area.
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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