Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorings
Noun
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Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Colombia and Ecuador have all secured direct berths to the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025 -
By June, most of NBCU’s Super Bowl inventory was gone, according to buyers, though there has been speculation that the company may have kept some ad berths back in hopes of getting $8 million or bigger packages of advertising tied to its larger portfolio of media assets.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Everton’s arrival in an area blighted by the decline of those same docks has brought genuine hope of a spectacular revival.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some properties are pet-friendly, and others come with boat docks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The recliner is fantastically practical to save on walking space while still being able to lounge, but the most practical feature is that each arm of the couch hosts both USB and USB-C charging ports.—
Emily Hein,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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What to Know On Tuesday afternoon, the NWS office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, issued a beach hazards statement for more than 100 miles of lakeshore along Michigan's western coast, advising people to stay out of the water and off of piers.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resort may be just 15 minutes from Ubud's bustling downtown, but its private one-bedroom villas, scattered throughout the property, are serene oases nestled in the lush jungle.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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The flags seemed like oases, little signs of welcome, in a desert world that did not see Palestine.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This multifaceted state park has two jetties and bridge catwalks that offer excellent opportunities for anglers.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The infrastructure humans build in the water ‒ houses, piers, wharves, jetties, and even oil rigs ‒ create new habitats for juvenile jellyfish, called polyps, to attach and grow, Bologna said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Moorings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorings. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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