Thesaurus results for PORTS

ports

noun

plural of port

as in anchorages

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 ports Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Microsoft says the Laptop Ultra will include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI ports, as well as an SD card slot and headphone jack. —

Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 La Spezia for the yachting crowd Liguria has various ports, like those in Genoa, Portofino and Cala del Forte in Ventimiglia, that can welcome superyachts and megayachts. —

Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Pittsburgh is one of the busiest inland ports in the country. —

Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 June 2026 What’s more, many modern desk lamps have attractive contemporary styling and useful features, including various light settings and USB charging ports. —

Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 Companies want robots that can crawl into duct spaces, identify ports and plug cables to help build the massive data centers needed for AI. —

Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 By operating independently of existing grid infrastructure, the floating platform offers an alternative path for ports seeking to reduce vessel emissions. —

Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026 The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports. —

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026

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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