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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 marinas
Their maritime strategy, backed by private investors, will see a network of interconnected marinas strung up along the coast, creating an attractive stopover for yachts during the Mediterranean season.
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Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The road south is dotted with marinas, and there are nearly as many fishing guides and charters as there are residents.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
When completed, the project will include two museums, a shopping district, waterfront residences, two marinas, and four hotels.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
These three enviable acres also sit moments from the West Beach Club, the Hyannis Port Yacht Club, premier golf, deep-water marinas, and ferries to the islands.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Its residents are more than willing to pay the $500,000 upfront membership fee plus nearly $40,000 a year to use the island’s amenities, which Eber notes include both pickleball and tennis courts, two deepwater marinas, a nine-hole golf course, a spa and a private primary school.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
With state-of-the-art marinas, high-end yacht clubs, and a growing world-class coastal infrastructure, the Saudi Red Sea is emerging as the next must-visit destination for superyachts and five-star maritime experiences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Closed salmon runs mean closed tackle shops, and struggling motels, marinas and marine supply stores.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.
—Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
The road south is dotted with marinas, and there are nearly as many fishing guides and charters as there are residents.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
When completed, the project will include two museums, a shopping district, waterfront residences, two marinas, and four hotels.
—Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
These three enviable acres also sit moments from the West Beach Club, the Hyannis Port Yacht Club, premier golf, deep-water marinas, and ferries to the islands.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
Its residents are more than willing to pay the $500,000 upfront membership fee plus nearly $40,000 a year to use the island’s amenities, which Eber notes include both pickleball and tennis courts, two deepwater marinas, a nine-hole golf course, a spa and a private primary school.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
With state-of-the-art marinas, high-end yacht clubs, and a growing world-class coastal infrastructure, the Saudi Red Sea is emerging as the next must-visit destination for superyachts and five-star maritime experiences.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Closed salmon runs mean closed tackle shops, and struggling motels, marinas and marine supply stores.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
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Several boat docks, businesses, and other structures suffered damage from heavy snow.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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For Connecticut — where state leaders have invested heavily in ports, transmission infrastructure, and clean energy partnerships to drive both economic growth and emissions reductions — the shift raises urgent questions about what comes next.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Finally, pollution from ports along with potential spills can degrade the health of these animals and weaken their immune systems.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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