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
The city had previously solicited marina redevelopment proposals in a competitive bidding process, and Virginia Key, LLC, which had entered a bid, eventually took the matter to court.
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Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Albufeira is the Algarve's classic resort hub where travelers can unwind on the golden beaches like Falésia and find a lively marina filled with shops, restaurants, and plenty of nightlife.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Officials said the employee was believed to have been swimming near the installation's Morale, Welfare and Recreation marina when the attack occurred.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Authorities believe the man was swimming near the installation's Morale, Welfare and Recreation marina when the shark attack took place, per ABC News.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Tess Riski
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Albufeira is the Algarve's classic resort hub where travelers can unwind on the golden beaches like Falésia and find a lively marina filled with shops, restaurants, and plenty of nightlife.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
Officials said the employee was believed to have been swimming near the installation's Morale, Welfare and Recreation marina when the attack occurred.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Authorities believe the man was swimming near the installation's Morale, Welfare and Recreation marina when the shark attack took place, per ABC News.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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There are no residential docks allowed on the perimeter of Canyon Lake, but there are public boat slips for those who BYOB (bring your own boat).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Carnival Horizon docks in Curaçao on June 25, the same day the island nation plays Ivory Coast in its final group stage match.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Situated in a bustling port city with strong transpacific trade networks, Chinese cooks had access to familiar ingredients and prepared comforting dishes for their own communities.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The 10th edition is the first 10-year-old release (and the oldest to date), made from a mash bill of several different types of barley and matured in wine, port, sherry, and ex-bourbon casks, along with the Garry oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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O’Brien advised them to build a large, permanent air-force base, and to keep frigates on rotation in the Nuuk harbor, as a deterrent to the Russian and Chinese navies.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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