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
The slim adapter plugs right into the console’s USB-C port for low-latency 2.4GHz audio, and the SteelSeries app has equalizer profiles for Switch games that help improve the already impressive sound quality.
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Brad Bourque, Wired News, 17 June 2025
The majority of cargo volumes from those ports are destined for Dubai, which has become a hub for the movement of freight with feeder services in the Persian Gulf, South Asia and East Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 June 2025
Individual climate control settings, USB and USB-C ports and a 120-volt power outlet are well-positioned.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said experts will closely examine the ship's hull before beginning the next phase of restoration, which will take place at a dry dock at the neighboring port of Rajin and is expected to last seven to 10 days.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
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Brad Bourque, Wired News, 17 June 2025
The majority of cargo volumes from those ports are destined for Dubai, which has become a hub for the movement of freight with feeder services in the Persian Gulf, South Asia and East Africa.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 June 2025
Individual climate control settings, USB and USB-C ports and a 120-volt power outlet are well-positioned.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said experts will closely examine the ship's hull before beginning the next phase of restoration, which will take place at a dry dock at the neighboring port of Rajin and is expected to last seven to 10 days.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
Noun
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Soon the first vessels pulled away from the anchorage, to assemble mid-lake in battle formation.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Noun
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But the harbor ultimately flows into Lake Superior.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 June 2025
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Sparta will now undergo the final commissioning phases in Heesen’s harbor before heading to the North Sea for intensive sea trials.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Steveston’s Seafood Heritage Richmond’s Steveston Village reflects its maritime roots with fresh Pacific seafood, working docks, and heritage sites like the Gulf of Georgia Cannery.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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On June 6, a boat burst into flames at a Sunny Isles Beach condominium dock, impacting six boats and two personal watercraft.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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