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

On almost 4 acres, the lot includes a private dock and mooring. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 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 victory also gave her an automatic berth at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
The White Sox, who lost 100 games in each of the last three seasons, are the only team in major league history to follow consecutive 100-loss seasons with a playoff berth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of berth

Noun

Its five-peptide complex targets visible density and anchorage, while Cécred’s patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment is designed to visibly strengthen hair.

— Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Separately, state television reported that another Iranian tanker was attacked in Kharg Island anchorage area.

— Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Verb

But securing sufficient training data for industrial models can represent a challenge.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
Patterson said on his campaign website his priorities include pushing for local rather than state control, strengthening criminal accountability, securing funding for infrastructure and protecting homeowners from rising property tax rates.

— Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of securing

Noun

In many cases, high-value interventions are surprisingly straightforward, such as resequencing dock staging, clearing high-traffic sightlines or adjusting conveyor heights.

— Allan Malcolm, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Out back, there’s a pool house and a sauna, a gym, a saltwater pool, and 234 feet of waterfront with docks, a beach, and a boathouse.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dock

Noun

The quartier is extremely walkable, safe, and relatively easy to navigate, hugging both sides of the port with tiny alleys.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Turbah sits on a main road linking the provincial capital of Taiz with the port city of Aden, which serves as an interim seat of Yemen's government.

— AHMED AL-HAJ, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

The aircraft ultimately made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia before passengers continued to Israel aboard another flight.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia, where the plane made an emergency landing, is also conducting investigations.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 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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