as in docks
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
docked the ferry at the quay to let the passengers off
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Recent Examples of quays
Seaports will have nearby seabed dredged and quays constructed to accommodate naval and transport vessels.
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Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quays
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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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
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
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“Quays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quays. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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