moorages

plural of moorage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorages
Noun
  • But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Some properties are pet-friendly, and others come with boat docks.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The basins have agreed on how to calculate the natural flow — which is the amount of water that would be in the river without any human intervention.
    Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Dependence on specific water basins, groundwater rules, trade policies, labor costs and input prices such as fertilizer or energy can all influence outcomes.
    Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • According to the developers, one of which builds and manages marinas all across the country and the other of which specializes in major housing projects, a new Marina Village would attract thousands of tourists and business travelers a year — and boost city revenues.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
  • On September 9, the Cannes Yachting Festival will open its marinas to the world’s yachting elite for the 49th consecutive year.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
    UnCruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The recliner is fantastically practical to save on walking space while still being able to lounge, but the most practical feature is that each arm of the couch hosts both USB and USB-C charging ports.
    Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Moorages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorages. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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