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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
For the 2025 to 2026 season, Brazil has attained Blue Flag status for a total of 60 sites, including 50 beaches and 10 marinas—a record number for the country.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 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
Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 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
Beaufort, North Carolina This fishing village with century-old homes, idyllic marinas, and pristine beaches could be plucked from a vintage postcard.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Starting about the time hardwood trees sprout buds and baby foliage (or shortly after ice out in the North), crappies gather near the mouths of creeks, shallow bays, manmade canals, and marinas.
—Cory Schmidt, Outdoor Life, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
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Several consolidation docks between the inbound and outbound sides of the building will handle vendor shipments.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Private docks mean boating, wake surfing, paddleboarding and swimming without the logistics of public access.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Microsoft says the Laptop Ultra will include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI ports, as well as an SD card slot and headphone jack.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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