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
Take the quiz here … ROUGH WATERS — 5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions.
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FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian drones struck the Novorossiysk oil terminal, one of Russia’s largest Black Sea ports, overnight.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's most high-profile attacks of March came at Russia's Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk -- key oil export hubs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
This alliance sought to protect neutral ports to facilitate trade with France.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The last tankers that departed Qatar before Iran bombed its Ras Laffan facility have been arriving in European ports.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Additional standard features that jumped out at us include the sunroof, 20-inch wheels, LED Headlights and 6-usb ports.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The North Central Texas Council of Governments estimates there are currently 818 level two charger stations (2,043 ports) and 194 DC fast charger stations (1,086 ports) on public highways and alternate fuel corridors in the region.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
In turn, several Iranian ports have come under attack in Hormozgan province, the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian drones struck the Novorossiysk oil terminal, one of Russia’s largest Black Sea ports, overnight.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Ukraine's most high-profile attacks of March came at Russia's Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk -- key oil export hubs.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
This alliance sought to protect neutral ports to facilitate trade with France.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2026
The last tankers that departed Qatar before Iran bombed its Ras Laffan facility have been arriving in European ports.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Additional standard features that jumped out at us include the sunroof, 20-inch wheels, LED Headlights and 6-usb ports.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The North Central Texas Council of Governments estimates there are currently 818 level two charger stations (2,043 ports) and 194 DC fast charger stations (1,086 ports) on public highways and alternate fuel corridors in the region.
—Hedija Spahalic, Dallas Morning News, 2 Apr. 2026
In turn, several Iranian ports have come under attack in Hormozgan province, the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ports
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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Itineraries include Alaska, the Mediterranean, Croatia’s secluded harbors and Asia-Pacific.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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Two loading docks that previously housed trash dumpsters for the older building have been reclaimed as a visualization lab and a robotics lab.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s the literal rocking of docks and fishing boats, which causes disputes between different lake users.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ports. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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