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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
Located on the lake’s northwestern shore, the primarily residential township is widely regarded as one of Michigan’s premier boating communities, where canals, marinas and open water shape everyday life, writes Brendel Clark.
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Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Low snowpack and warmer temperatures are forcing major changes at both marinas on Dillon Reservoir ahead of the 2026 boating season.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Each lodging also comes with its own powerboat, perfect for exploring nearby islets and hopping over to the marinas at nearby cays.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
As a result of declining water levels in recent years, the NPS has already dug a deeper bed in at least one part of the lake, shut down one of the lake’s marinas, and extended boat ramps to reach the falling water line.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Popov’s current focus in Hawaiʻi includes pilot programs such as short introductory boat routes, beginner lessons with clear progression, and weekend community sessions developed with marinas and hotels.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The desiccation left marinas that once teemed with sailboats marooned, surrounded by sand.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
Low snowpack and warmer temperatures are forcing major changes at both marinas on Dillon Reservoir ahead of the 2026 boating season.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Each lodging also comes with its own powerboat, perfect for exploring nearby islets and hopping over to the marinas at nearby cays.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
As a result of declining water levels in recent years, the NPS has already dug a deeper bed in at least one part of the lake, shut down one of the lake’s marinas, and extended boat ramps to reach the falling water line.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 2 Mar. 2026
Popov’s current focus in Hawaiʻi includes pilot programs such as short introductory boat routes, beginner lessons with clear progression, and weekend community sessions developed with marinas and hotels.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
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Other YouClip attachments include organizer bags and clips, clothes hangers and mobile electronics docks.—
C.C. Weiss
March 24,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
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The outpost also has enough docks for up to eight spacecraft to be stationed at one time.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most of that oil is bound for ports in Asia, per Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In turn, several Iranian ports have come under attack in Hormozgan province, the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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