as in docks
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
For something with a little more oomph, local marinas offer boat rentals ranging from pontoons to deck boats.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 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
There are several marinas along the shores of Shasta Lake offering rentals.
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Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Homes, marinas and campgrounds have all cropped up along their shores.
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CBS News,
12 June 2026
Some marinas require boats to leave the property if a major storm is approaching.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
In normal times, boaters spend their money at marinas, tackle shops and dockside restaurants, keeping local businesses buzzing.
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Charles Gorrivan,
Bloomberg,
30 Apr. 2026
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 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
There are several marinas along the shores of Shasta Lake offering rentals.
—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The spot was once a major hub of South Florida’s commercial fishing industry, and today those same marinas and fishing fleets remain in use to provide fresh seafood to local restaurants.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Homes, marinas and campgrounds have all cropped up along their shores.
—
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Some marinas require boats to leave the property if a major storm is approaching.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
In normal times, boaters spend their money at marinas, tackle shops and dockside restaurants, keeping local businesses buzzing.
—
Charles Gorrivan,
Bloomberg,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
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The development includes boat access, docks and community gathering spaces.
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That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
Noun
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Cargo that may have once required detours to competing ports can now move efficiently by rail, strengthening the port’s role as a driver of jobs and economic activity for the region.
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Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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