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
Operators of small boats, including fishing boats, were advised by Jamaica’s Meteorological Service to keep their vessels moored if possible through the duration of the storm.
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Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
In the tropical Pacific Ocean, La Niña and El Niño are detected by many methods, including satellites, moored buoys, drifting buoys, sea level analysis and expendable buoys, according to NOAA.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the attack, video footage was released by Russian sources that seemed to show the disabled mothership moored near shore.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The ship has not returned to service since and has been moored in the harbor.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ceremony happened on the deck of an American battleship, the USS Missouri, moored in Tokyo Bay.
—Henry Larson, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
During its visit, which ended on August 27, the Frank Cable moored alongside the Indian submarine INS Sindhuvijay to demonstrate its ability to maintain and repair submarines.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Part of the issue is that the debate around immigration is not moored in reality.
—Jonathan Portes, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
The only thing that outshines the stellar crowd is the lineup of superyachts, both featured in the show and moored in the harbor.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2025
In the tropical Pacific Ocean, La Niña and El Niño are detected by many methods, including satellites, moored buoys, drifting buoys, sea level analysis and expendable buoys, according to NOAA.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Shortly after the attack, video footage was released by Russian sources that seemed to show the disabled mothership moored near shore.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
The ship has not returned to service since and has been moored in the harbor.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The ceremony happened on the deck of an American battleship, the USS Missouri, moored in Tokyo Bay.
—Henry Larson, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
During its visit, which ended on August 27, the Frank Cable moored alongside the Indian submarine INS Sindhuvijay to demonstrate its ability to maintain and repair submarines.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Part of the issue is that the debate around immigration is not moored in reality.
—Jonathan Portes, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
The only thing that outshines the stellar crowd is the lineup of superyachts, both featured in the show and moored in the harbor.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moored
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Samson noted that throughout fashion history, only garments for women have been designed with rear closures, with the possible exception amid the utopian Saint-Simonian sect in 19th-century France, when men wore waistcoats that fastened from behind, requiring assistance.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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There, a group of KPMG staffers followed and sometimes interjected their own thoughts on the building, while workers fastened the last screws on light bulbs and organized plants strewn around the office.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Objects that are outdoors should be secured and caution should be taken if driving.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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The bill, supported by numerous Democratic senators alongside Republicans, secured enough votes for passage, sending the legislation to the House.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Or, better yet, plan a trip anchored by one of the many trails throughout the state.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The crocodile was seen swimming with the dead canine clamped between its jaws on Monday, per WESH.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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One of the two animals ended up with part of Hohl's head inside its mouth, with its jaws clamped around his cheek and skull, while the other clamped onto his left ankle.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That outlines Andromeda, the princess, who’s hitched to the rear end of the horse.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Joe Manganiello is getting hitched.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Moored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moored. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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