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
The barge was moored about 25 miles northwest of Ketchikan.
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CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, Indian cuisine in general is moored in Ayurveda, an ancient system of holistic health care whose rich history dates back over 5,000 years.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
With Atlas, users can track vessels, aircraft and ports with live data updated every two hours, including precise vessel statuses (moored, at anchor or in-transit) and port dwell times.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 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
CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
In fact, Indian cuisine in general is moored in Ayurveda, an ancient system of holistic health care whose rich history dates back over 5,000 years.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
With Atlas, users can track vessels, aircraft and ports with live data updated every two hours, including precise vessel statuses (moored, at anchor or in-transit) and port dwell times.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2026
Set the scene Nearly all guests arrive the most comfortable way, connecting through San Juan on a Tradewind Aviation prop plane to Tortola's Beef Island, a 90-minute ride low enough to count the sailboats moored off Virgin Gorda.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moored
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The design takes inspiration from a bolo tie and ties back to Hill’s Colorado wedding, when the napkins were fastened with the neckwear.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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The logo was featured on a pink wall in LA, while in New Jersey, it was featured on a lock fastened to a fence.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Among the latter group was Gabriel Prudhomme, who secured a tract of land along the south bank of the Missouri River that included a natural landing for boat traffic.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Coolidge anchored the first two seasons, while Season 3 featured a face-off between original season cast members Natasha Rothwell and Jon Gries.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets clamped it down from there, turning two Portland misses and a Johnson theft into an 8-0 run and a 98-80 lead.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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That starts before the trailer is even hitched to the tow vehicle, as the unit can locate the tow vehicle hitch and secure in place at the touch of a command on the accompanying app.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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Speculation began circulating that the pair had already gotten hitched after March 1, following an Access Hollywood interview with Roach on the red carpet at the Actor Awards.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Moored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moored. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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