moorings

noun

plural of mooring
1
as in berths

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2
as in anchorages

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorings
  1. berths
  2. anchorages
  3. docks
  4. ports
  5. piers
  6. oases
  7. jetties
  8. wharves
Noun
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
  • The four semifinalists secure automatic berths, with the losing quarterfinalists immediately contesting a playoff bracket.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of berths
Noun
  • Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.
    — R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Definition of anchorages
Noun
  • Just 45 minutes from Houston and located on Galveston Bay, San Leon is known for fresh oysters, fishing docks, and waterfront restaurants.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • When a whaling ship docks, both men are now ready to sign on as crew.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026
Definition of docks
Noun
  • Seawater near ports, shipping routes, and industrial areas is often contaminated with oil, which can clog desalination membranes and reduce their performance.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ports
Noun
  • Wide beaches, fishing piers, miniature golf, and easy access to Murrells Inlet State Park give families no shortage of ways to spend a long holiday weekend.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Officials urged people to maintain a safe distance from the water and to stay away from jetties, piers, beachside rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of piers
Noun
  • Additionally, the Ammeln Valley has over 20 old Berber Villages and hidden oases dotted throughout the landscape.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Definition of oases
Noun
  • Stay out of the water and off rock jetties, according to the NWS Los Angeles.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of jetties
Noun
  • Shaking from a quake could damage wharves, piers, buildings and roadway above the seawall.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Vanuatu has received large loans and aid from China for buildings, wharves and other infrastructure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of wharves
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