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Recent Examples of moorage
The conservancy has for more than a decade tried unsuccessfully to find a permanent moorage for the SS United States as a floating hotel, museum, entertainment complex, or all of the above.
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Matthew Korfhage, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Materials sent by ship were received at the company’s moorage along the Willamette River.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
At the gated Oregon Yacht Club moorage north of the Sellwood Bridge in Southeast Portland, owners buy a share, not a slip.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
The slip alone can cost as much as a condo, depending on the moorage, location and if a garage is included.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
Typically $25 per passenger vehicle, and there may be additional slip and moorage fees.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 May 2019
The study will help determine whether floating docks are viable for transient moorage and for staging areas for local individuals or charter boats loading and unloading gear and passengers, according to officials.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021
Officers were called to the moorage at Chandler’s Cove around 4:30 a.m., where the theft had been reported, according to the Seattle Police Department.
—Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
Each of the more than 40 moorage facilities in the Greater Portland Area has unique rules and fees.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 31 Mar. 2018
Matthew Korfhage, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Materials sent by ship were received at the company’s moorage along the Willamette River.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
At the gated Oregon Yacht Club moorage north of the Sellwood Bridge in Southeast Portland, owners buy a share, not a slip.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
The slip alone can cost as much as a condo, depending on the moorage, location and if a garage is included.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
Typically $25 per passenger vehicle, and there may be additional slip and moorage fees.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 May 2019
The study will help determine whether floating docks are viable for transient moorage and for staging areas for local individuals or charter boats loading and unloading gear and passengers, according to officials.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021
Officers were called to the moorage at Chandler’s Cove around 4:30 a.m., where the theft had been reported, according to the Seattle Police Department.
—Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
Each of the more than 40 moorage facilities in the Greater Portland Area has unique rules and fees.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 31 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorage
Noun
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World-class marinas like Port Vell and Port Olimpic add to Barcelona’s credentials.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Blue Flag is granted to beaches and marinas that meet stringent requirements for sustainable practices and environmental education.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The small harbor tugboat tows vessels to and from the Marine Group’s boat lift piers and docks.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With a dock capable of 4K, the Switch 2 looked great on my TV.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The narration describes key sights and history — especially of the Naval Academy — as the boat cruises through Spa Creek, the Severn River and a large mooring field where recreational sailboats and powerboats anchor for the night.—
Charles Babington,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Evidence could include jetty and mooring post remnants, ballast stones, boatbuilding pits, temporary shelters, and artifacts indicating local commerce.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Noun
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That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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In a client advisory, Seko Logistics projected that the initial impact phase of disruption within the first seven days of a strike would result in terminal congestion reaching 85 percent to 90 percent of capacity, with vessel queuing beginning at anchorage points.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Oil And Gas Production. 35% of New Mexico’s revenue comes from oil and gas fields in the Delaware basin, part of the Permian basin that stretches into West Texas.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The lake was formed most recently in 1905-07, when the Colorado flooded the region, filling the low-lying basin.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Noun
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North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said experts will closely examine the ship's hull before beginning the next phase of restoration, which will take place at a dry dock at the neighboring port of Rajin and is expected to last seven to 10 days.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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An average of five ships have entered the port each day over the last week.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Crews in Baltimore were racing to contain the fuel spill that began at Johns Hopkins Hospital and spread over a mile to a marina in the city's harbor, prompting a coordinated response from local, state and federal agencies through the night and during Thursday morning.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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With its unique position overlooking the famous Piazzetta and harbor, the location has been retooled with Swarovski’s vibrant color palette for summer.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Moorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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