marinas

plural of marina

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marinas Nearby executive airports in Fort Myers accommodate private aviation, while marinas provide access for boating excursions through the surrounding barrier islands and wildlife refuges. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Before or after your walk, explore the Rockland Harbor Trail, which follows the waterfront past parks, public art, marinas, and downtown. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Residents who lose access to the amenities that the club manages can no longer use the island’s restaurants, tennis courts, marinas or clubhouse. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 For something with a little more oomph, local marinas offer boat rentals ranging from pontoons to deck boats. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 30 June 2026 As of June, 5,274 beaches, marinas, and boats across 52 countries have been certified. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026 Homes, marinas and campgrounds have all cropped up along their shores. CBS News, 12 June 2026 In these destinations, boating, fishing, and paddling are top priorities—and there’s almost always a strong sense of community and a collection of bait shops, diners, ice cream stands, and marinas. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinas
Noun
  • New Orleans residents prepared for Bertha's arrival by fortifying their properties with sandbags, and many boat owners in the region moved their vessels out of docks located along the coast to safer locations.
    Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • By any metric, the West Coast is under threat and under-supported by docks, shipyards and other facilities necessary to keep the Pacific Ocean safe.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Iran has, in turn, expanded its target list across seven countries in the region, and official media outlets have suggested that major ports in Gulf Arab states may soon be added.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Thousands of trucks have also been ferrying crude from Iraq to Syrian ports on the Mediterranean coast.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026

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“Marinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinas. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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