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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Cube’s home town of Compton, California is a couple of miles from what was the long-time mooring spot for Goodyear’s famous air ship.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Killer Dana’s demise came with the build-out of the Dana Point Harbor in 1966, a county project that put boat moorings where waves once rolled into shore, the rock jetty blocking the swell energy.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
An aerial view of the property, which rests along 93 feet of water footage on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, complete with two buoys for offsore mooring but no pier.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Cube’s home town of Compton, California is a couple of miles from what was the long-time mooring spot for Goodyear’s famous air ship.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Killer Dana’s demise came with the build-out of the Dana Point Harbor in 1966, a county project that put boat moorings where waves once rolled into shore, the rock jetty blocking the swell energy.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Monitor vessels to ensure mooring lines don't get too tight and watch out for overwash around boat ramps.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
Verb
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McMahon improved in the playoffs and was one of the Yankees' most consistent performers, securing his role for next season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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White pointed out that during the challenging global economic backdrop of the past two years, Linde grew operating cash and EPS by mid to high single digits while contractually securing a record-high, high-quality project backlog.—
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CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Almanza has steadily gotten more comfortable back at the helm, and now has his Bobcats on the verge of claiming a playoff berth as Byron Nelson thumped Northwest ISD rival Justin Northwest 41-3 in a District 4-6A game Friday at Northwest ISD Stadium.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Decision Day progressed, the goals came fast and furious, playoff berths were clinched, and home field advantage was secured.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Around 60 percent of imports at Chattogram Port are handled at its outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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On April Fools’ Day in 1928, the Point Loma was towed out to an anchorage on the southern end of the Point Loma kelp beds.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Faye, named after actress Faye Dunaway, is cut with an open toe, ultra-thin straps and a small buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In total, roughly 700 lashers responsible for securing and fastening cargo on ships walked off the job.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Toronto, the path to a championship will likely require feasting on the soft underbelly of the Los Angeles bullpen, the thermal exhaust port of the Dodger Death Star.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When an aneurysm bursts, Moore said, clamping or coiling — filling the bubble with wire — are effective treatments.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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For best results, hold it for a few seconds after clamping, then repeat from the base to the tip of the lashes to lock in the curl—there’s an art to it, after all.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Without spoiling anything, Liberation’s ending doesn't quite stick the landing either.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of Marines are embarked aboard the ships, including infantry units with landing ships and Osprey aircraft that would enable them to operate on land.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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