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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring

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

Given the questions surrounding the Braves’ starting pitching plan beyond ace Chris Sale, securing a wild-card bye would be a monumental achievement for these NL East leaders.

— Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Ellison is frustrated after securing approvals from more than 65 regulators worldwide for the mammoth merger that would bring HBO, CNN, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV and TBS under the same roof.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 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

As a result, plans need to be made to deal with the logistics of several celestial vehicles taxiing and docking at the port and eventually at a permanent moon settlement.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
The Houthis' latest takeover, following the seizure of the Red Sea port of Mokha and a strategic island last week, puts more pressure on Saudi shipments and, in turn, global oil supplies and prices.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

The moon landing missions continued, but only through Apollo 17, with the last footprints on the moon left there in December 1972.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Where that gesture followed the Normandy landings and the Marshall Plan, this one arrives after ten years of Franco-British froideur.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 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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