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as in anchorage
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of mooring
New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
In July 2024, the City Council said current mooring permit holders would be able to keep their rates, but transfer the permit only once more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
In fact, a rogue buoy that broke free from its mooring last winter collected some of the first data scientists have on what happens when waves and ice collide.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Those protests started at the dock office, where tugboats, pilot boats and mooring boats are all deployed.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The arrangement also creates a force-cancelling effect, where the push and pull of waves on different parts of the string balance each other, reducing strain on the mooring system and keeping the overall structure lighter and more cost-effective.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
In July 2024, the City Council said current mooring permit holders would be able to keep their rates, but transfer the permit only once more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
In fact, a rogue buoy that broke free from its mooring last winter collected some of the first data scientists have on what happens when waves and ice collide.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Those protests started at the dock office, where tugboats, pilot boats and mooring boats are all deployed.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
Noun
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And that has forced freshmen into the lineup and into new roles during a critical stretch with the Hurricanes still chasing a berth into the NCAA tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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The Flyers’ season ends after their first playoff berth since 2019-20.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That map would have cut up Indianapolis into four new districts, securing a Republican edge.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Schneider also made sure to draft a running back high last month, securing Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price with the last pick of the first round.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Bystander boaters rescued a man, who was on the boat dock when the fire department arrived at the lake’s marina, Nolan said.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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There is no dock for boaters at the site of the restaurant.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Spanish officials say the ship will dock at the Granadilla port in Tenerife, where passengers will be allowed to leave the ship.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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This includes ports on India’s west coast including Nhava Sheva and Mundra, as well as Colombo in Sri Lanka.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unibody cars, such as the Golf, are put together with a single cab and chassis instead of fastening a body and engine to a frame like body-on-frame trucks in the USA do.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s important, because landing fees and terminal charges are a high cost for airlines, particularly at big, busy airports.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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There is no landing and no face-to-face handoff.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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