MOORING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

mooring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mooring

as in berth

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as in anchorage

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mooring

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verb

present participle of moor

as in securing

to put securely in place or in a desired position moored the boat to the dock

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Noun

Critical to the commission was also that the city review and align its methodology and reappraisal schedule for both residential piers and mooring permits so that both user groups are treated equitably. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 May 2026 The tanker is scheduled to berth at the company's offshore mooring facility later Friday to unload its crude oil. — ABC News, 7 May 2026

Verb

One tech mogul asked if the harbor could accommodate mooring a 100-foot sailboat. — 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 See All Example Sentences for mooring

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Noun

The Falcons have not had a playoff berth since 2017, when Ryan was still the franchise signal-caller.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
The investigation goes on to further explain that the CPSC's data demands include emergency room records from a wide berth of ailments, including past suicide attempts, broken bones or even vaccination reactions, as well as identifiable information.

— Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of berth

Noun

Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

Verb

Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of securing

Noun

Another snapshot captured the former reality star posing barefoot on a dock overlooking the water.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Heavyweight Power Delivery Beyond the UD-MSTH3’s display capabilities, the new dock offers 100W host charging that can keep the batteries of power-hungry laptops topped up under full workload.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dock

Noun

One used to nibble cheese and drink port nearby in a smoky room.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
But official sources briefing Iranian media stressed any reopening of the strait would depend on the United States fulfilling what Tehran sees as its commitment to end its own naval blockade of Iran's ports.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

After completing its hypersonic flight, the vehicle comes back for a runway landing in California, generally at Vandenberg Space Force Base, on the state's scenic central coast.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Many expeditions include guided shore landings, and visitors receive mandatory briefings before going ashore, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.

— Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of landing

Verb

The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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