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

The platform would achieve stability in deep, turbulent waters through taut mooring lines that secure its floating foundation firmly to the seabed. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026 The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment. — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 18 June 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 Cubs, whose magic number to clinch a playoff berth dropped to three with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ loss later Friday, have eight games remaining to try to build some momentum for the playoffs.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks are entering a new phase after a tear down and rebuild led to seven straight seasons without a playoff berth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of berth

Noun

Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The length of the suspension bridge is 8,614 feet, including anchorages, according to the bridge authority.

— Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Verb

Kaamil Alli, spokesman for the country’s trade minister, said South African officials were holding discussions with US companies interested in securing critical mineral supplies.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
These materials are everywhere, holding together packages, keeping labels on bottles, securing medical dressings, and positioning posters on many a bedroom wall.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of securing

Noun

In lieu of El Banco, one stop added is Santa Barbara de Pinto, an unassuming fishing village where another dock had to be built to allow for AmaMelodia's size.

— Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The device comes with a refill dock, two regular brush heads, and a charging cable.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of dock

Noun

Their ancestors had entered the United States through Southern ports, especially New Orleans and Galveston, which gave them a different political and cultural orientation from those who had entered through the East, and above all through New York.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Such Orcan drones have already been used to attack Ukrainian ports and ships.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

The arch has passed initial safety reviews, most recently being cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration last week following concerns that its 250-foot height would pose a threat to aircraft landing at the nearby Ronald Reagan Airport.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026
Lynn looked toward the ground and was eyeing Highland or Los Feliz for a makeshift landing spot.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of landing

Verb

Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of clamping

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