moorings

plural of mooring

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Noun
  • Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies got off to a poor start after re-signing Kyle Schwarber and JT Realmuto to return with essentially the same veteran core that disappointed in two straight playoff berths.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The Crossover Solo costs the same as the queen and queen/dinette bed layout options, so buyers looking for more berths can always go with one of those.
    C.C. Weiss May 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Whether your summer travels involve hiking trails, exploring rocky shorelines, or navigating slippery docks, Sharkey said these Keen sport sandals are up to the task.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Near the end of the night, several students reportedly made an impromptu decision to swim in the river near Dartmouth's student docks.
    Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Washington has imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports.
    Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • In a 2023 press release, the Indian government said nearly 75% of India's maritime cargo today is handled at ports outside India.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
  • However, it is always recommended to stay off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to see more outdoor oases available now at Amazon, including gazebos and greenhouses.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The block parties are remembered as oases, music as literally life-saving.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2026
  • However, it is always recommended to stay off jetties, piers, rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • In San Isidro, a movement was born Castillo and Otero grew up in San Isidro, a working class, hardscrabble neighborhood abutting the wharfs near the Port of Havana, and became friends – one a rapper, the other a visual artist.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • The wharves and warehouses along Pratt Street burned fiercely.
    Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Moorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorings. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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