as in fastened
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of moored
Video footage by a local news site showed at least one person being carried in a blanket from a boat moored on the side of a jetty into a waiting coast guard vehicle with blue flashing lights, as others appear to lead two children, one of them limping, toward the car.
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CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Spend the day exploring the local restaurants that surround the harbor while window-shopping for some of the glamorous yachts moored in the marina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Locals, proud of the extravagant yachts moored for the night, like to tell of movie stars who make regular visits.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s your smiling face, forever moored in the Before.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
There’s also a jetty at the river’s edge where a dhow-like dahabeah could be moored for daily or overnight trips with special permission.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
The series is moored by the performance of Kim Min-ha, who is believable both as mischievous teen Hee-wan, and deeply depressed young adult Hee-wan.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Wander past historic naval ships moored at Hyde Street Pier, watch playful sea lions lounge at Pier 39, or sip steaming clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls from Boudin Bakery & Café.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
When a boat is moored, the turbine continues to operate, helping maintain battery charge and supporting equipment such as dehumidifiers during long periods in the marina.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Spend the day exploring the local restaurants that surround the harbor while window-shopping for some of the glamorous yachts moored in the marina.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Locals, proud of the extravagant yachts moored for the night, like to tell of movie stars who make regular visits.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
There’s your smiling face, forever moored in the Before.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
There’s also a jetty at the river’s edge where a dhow-like dahabeah could be moored for daily or overnight trips with special permission.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
The series is moored by the performance of Kim Min-ha, who is believable both as mischievous teen Hee-wan, and deeply depressed young adult Hee-wan.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moored
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The cuirass, a piece of armor consisting of a breastplate and backplate fastened together, was inspired by another set piece in the film — a mystical siren painted on a ship.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The trooper had removed the ladder, went back into his cruiser, and fastened his seatbelt when he was struck.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Coming off a two-week layoff, Cal Poly (4-5, 1-2) secured two individual wins on Sunday.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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Where to Stay Sun Valley Lodge As the historic centerpiece of the resort, this grand alpine hotel has anchored Sun Valley since the 1930s.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Instead, open spaces flow seamlessly together, anchored by dramatic corner glass walls that slide away to dissolve indoor-outdoor boundaries.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The blacksmith clamped this tang into the hilt and secured it with rivets, reported Archaeology News.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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The cop in front of her touched her wrist, the mustached one clamped a hand on her shoulder, and the one to her right grabbed her sleeve.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The cab would be abandoned and the trailer would be hitched to another truck, court documents show.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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After Season 9 ended with no couples getting hitched, will Season 10 finish up the same way?—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Moored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moored. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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