mooring 1 of 2

noun

Definition of mooringnext
1
as in berth

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2
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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Recent Examples of mooring
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
  1. berth
  2. anchorage
  3. securing
  4. dock
  5. port
  6. fastening
  7. landing
  8. clamping
Noun
  • So at South Florida, which has strung together three consecutive bowl berths, times are changing yet again, three years after a nearly identical cycle.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Toronto Blue Jays continue to hold out hope that a surge in the standings following the trade deadline can lead to a playoff berth despite a disappointing season overall.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of berth
Noun
  • His creative solution is to tie the inflatables to the tender and Jet Ski and have Max and Coop tow them to the new anchorage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs.
    — David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorage
Verb
  • The staff is also quick to offer assistance in securing a reservation for dinner at Matilda or booking the wellness room, which has an infrared sauna facing the mountains and a small area with workout equipment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During the quarter, the company made its Okta for AI Agents tool for managing and securing agents available to all customers.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of securing
Noun
  • San Juan is a major tourist spot for the island, with its nearby airport and cruise docks, but travelers might not feel the impact of the crisis.
    — Josh Rivera, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In the book and film, Julián works with his father, Mateo (Andrés Velencoso), owning historic local docks in Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of dock
Noun
  • Authorities on Wednesday pre-emptively announced that roads leading to the port would be closed to non-emergency vehicles for seven days, according to state media.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of thinking too hard about white port, maybe just enjoy it.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of port
Verb
  • If your duvet cover has buttons or zippers, Ceconi recommends fastening the closures before laundering to prevent tangling.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
  • The vest inflates by pulling it through your kid’s arms and fastening the belt.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of fastening
Noun
  • Developed by Skyports Infrastructure with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the 33,400-square-foot facility includes a passenger terminal, flight operations, two takeoff-and-landing pads, and Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Launched on August 10, Lunar Orbiter 1 was tasked with taking close-up pictures of the moon, in particular, nine possible landing sites for the upcoming Apollo missions.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 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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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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