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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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The man’s truck and keys were also found at the marina, the Sheriff’s Office said.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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The indoor-outdoor eatery serves up juicy burgers, plump wings, cold beers and priceless peeks at the marina across the street.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale: One of the finest examples of the futuristic postwar style known as Googie, this marina-front hotel debuted in 1965 on the site of the Phillips 66 Petroleum fuel dock that gave it its name.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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On May 25, a kitchen supervisor allegedly left Hardin, 56, alone on a loading dock.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, boats all along the southwest shore were being swamped or ripped from their moorings and piling up on rocks or beaches, often crashing into other vessels.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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Finally, the property has a deep-water dock and moorings, granite outcroppings, a gravel beach area, and pathways throughout the sprawling acreage.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Espiritu Santo is a geological layer cake carved with countless small anchorages, beloved by sailors and fishing enthusiasts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Fort Point Located beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site was constructed to protect San Francisco’s harbor from potential naval threats as the region became rich with the discovery of gold.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump.—
Chris Sims,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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The basin itself holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage, and the fountain has a low-water detection system, meaning that the fountain will automatically stop if water levels get too low.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike some other lines, Sea Cloud’s ships can sail into ports that are off limits to others.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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In the Annex, which borders the port and airport, the average PM2.5 level was about 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
Noun
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By offering safe harbors, flexibility, and clear guardrails, the state is sending a signal to startups and enterprise innovators alike.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Moorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorage. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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