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 ship had been moored near Cabo Verde off the coast of West Africa, but is set to sail to the Canary Islands on Wednesday.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The health emergency aboard the ship that’s moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Soulmate was moored in Aunt Pat's Bay off the island.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The health emergency aboard the ship that's moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
According to sources close to the investigation, CGIS has launched a search to locate the owner of a sailboat that was moored near the sailing vessel Soulmate in Aunt Pat's Bay that day in early April.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 5 May 2026
For a few years after they were married in 1969, Herbert and Nicole Wertheim lived on a 22-by 52-foot houseboat moored in the Miami River.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The explosives are likely sitting on the seabed or moored to it by a cable and floating under the surface.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The one moored at the island’s dock is a passenger ship under the flag of Cuba, the ship-tracking website shows.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
The health emergency aboard the ship that’s moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Soulmate was moored in Aunt Pat's Bay off the island.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
The health emergency aboard the ship that's moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
According to sources close to the investigation, CGIS has launched a search to locate the owner of a sailboat that was moored near the sailing vessel Soulmate in Aunt Pat's Bay that day in early April.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 5 May 2026
For a few years after they were married in 1969, Herbert and Nicole Wertheim lived on a 22-by 52-foot houseboat moored in the Miami River.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The explosives are likely sitting on the seabed or moored to it by a cable and floating under the surface.
—Ben Finley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The one moored at the island’s dock is a passenger ship under the flag of Cuba, the ship-tracking website shows.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moored
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The senior catcher/outfielder leads by example, according to Joliet Catholic coach Jared Voss, who pointed to Martin working extra hard to get the tarp fastened down on the field after Monday’s East Suburban Catholic Conference game with Marist was postponed due to rain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Fifty-eight gazar- and organza-covered buttons lined the back of the bodice, all fastened by Rouleau loops.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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So far this year, BIP has secured about $400 million of new investment opportunities, including the launch of an equipment leasing platform with a leading global investment-grade original equipment manufacturer and a project under the strategic partnership with Bloom Energy.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Confidence surged further on Tuesday night, after a 1-0 victory over Spanish side Atletico Madrid secured their passage to a first Champions League final in 20 years.—
Ayo Akinwolere,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The last 24 passengers still on board the MV Hondius are set to be evacuated on Monday afternoon from the cruise ship, now anchored near Spain's Atlantic island of Tenerife, according to Spanish authorities coordinating the evacuations.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The same gloved hand that had reached through the broken window clamped around her calf.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Needing a stop, Aaron Gordon clamped De’Aaron Fox to force an air-ball at the shot clock buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Brodner got married, too, and Dolan will get hitched this summer.—
Blair R. Fischer,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Hawkers hitched boxes higher and nudged each other to behold the spirited pregnant woman.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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