as in anchorage
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only
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Recent Examples of port
Yantai is a port city in the Shandong province, and reinterpretations of wooden ship hulls within the terminal are inspired by the Maritime Silk Road.
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
That connection enables a massive array of high-speed data transfer ports.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 11 July 2025
In addition, Chinese firms have ongoing investments in the expansion of major Brazilian ports, notably the Port of Santos.
—Theo Burman
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
That connection enables a massive array of high-speed data transfer ports.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 11 July 2025
In addition, Chinese firms have ongoing investments in the expansion of major Brazilian ports, notably the Port of Santos.
—Theo Burman
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for port
Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
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Espiritu Santo is a geological layer cake carved with countless small anchorages, beloved by sailors and fishing enthusiasts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Fort Point Located beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site was constructed to protect San Francisco’s harbor from potential naval threats as the region became rich with the discovery of gold.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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By offering safe harbors, flexibility, and clear guardrails, the state is sending a signal to startups and enterprise innovators alike.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale: One of the finest examples of the futuristic postwar style known as Googie, this marina-front hotel debuted in 1965 on the site of the Phillips 66 Petroleum fuel dock that gave it its name.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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On May 25, a kitchen supervisor allegedly left Hardin, 56, alone on a loading dock.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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