marinas

plural of marina

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Recent Examples of marinas As a result, marinas are assuming some of the social functions long held by the yacht club. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Boat ramps, marinas and other access points will remain closed for the entirety of the project, but State Route 88, which runs along the lake’s southern shore, will stay open to the public. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2026 At Everglades National Park’s south entrance, historic marinas and critical water systems have battled intense humidity, severe storms and decades of wear. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Guzmán said there are opportunities for investments in real estate, solar farms and energy to help ease the country’s electricity shortage, as well as in marinas and the tourism industry. — Edith M. Lederer, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 The immediate fate of an $80 million redevelopment of Miami’s Rickenbacker and Marine Stadium marinas will end up on the November ballot despite an ongoing legal challenge — but that doesn’t mean the project is a sure thing. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The state also has the most marinas per capita and the second-most shoreline mileage. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 The depletion has also impacted Lake Powell’s substantial tourism industry, forcing marinas in the reservoir to adapt. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026 Situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, the city offers sandy beaches, marinas, and waterfront parks. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
  • The legacy of The Beatles has helped transform Liverpool into a culture and nightlife destination, reviving the city’s economy after decades of decline following the closure of its docks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Hurricane Betsy in 1965 knocked the building off its pilings and destroyed two rooms, hundreds of feet of docks and other property.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Charging infrastructure at ports would supply the electricity needed for operation, allowing the concept to avoid direct carbon emissions while sailing.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Some of its ports have been used by visiting caargo ships and a docking port on its roof allows visiting vehicles to park there.
    — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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