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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
ABC News,
7 May 2026
Setting Point On the island's southern shore, Setting Point is the location of Anegada's only mooring.
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Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.
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Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Noun
The tanker is scheduled to berth at the company's offshore mooring facility later Friday to unload its crude oil.
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ABC News,
7 May 2026
Setting Point On the island's southern shore, Setting Point is the location of Anegada's only mooring.
—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat.
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Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
27 June 2026
Maritime tracking data from the trade intelligence firm Kpler shows the Yantar was in the area in January last year, mooring in Egypt then Algeria, and then sending one position ping 20 km (12 miles) from the last position of the Ursa Major on January 15.
—
Pau Mosquera,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
Noun
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The producers are in discussion with festivals about potential berths later this year.
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Another ship had taken the regular cruise berth in the center of town, so my ship docked at the industrial port instead.
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Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.
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Ferretti Group Yachts from all of the Ferretti Group brands were represented in Borgo Santandrea’s anchorage.
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In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
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There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
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Whistling and cheering, crowds gathered on the concrete dock below.
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The morgue that serves La Guaira is makeshift—a white tent on a dock lined with body bags and coffins.
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Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms have announced projects spanning aviation, banking, energy, ports, and real estate.
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The rooms, each named for notable past guests, show great attention to detail with floral fabrics, pillowtop beds, the latest USB ports and Bulgari toiletries in bathrooms.
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Video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein shows the man appearing to stumble out of the restroom while still fastening his belt.
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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.
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If Andrew opts out, he potentially still could be enticed into a double sign-and-trade, going to the Lakers, with LeBron landing in Miami.
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An emergency landing station has opened for flood victims at a local shelter, Madison Home.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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