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Recent Examples of roadstead
Two light cruisers and the USS Utah lay off its starboard bow, and Battleship Row, the famed but vulnerable roadstead for the Navy’s mightiest, was on the other side of Ford Island.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The Anzio roadstead was thick with Allied ships, but the Germans owned the skies.
—Bartle Bull, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2020
Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
The Anzio roadstead was thick with Allied ships, but the Germans owned the skies.
—Bartle Bull, WSJ, 16 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadstead
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Authorities in the Krasnodar region on Russia’s Black Sea coast said that 276 firefighters at the Black Sea port of Tuapse were fighting for a third straight day a huge blaze caused by a Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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In port, there's almost always one included tour featuring the most popular highlights of the destination, as well as more specialized or smaller group tours available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the years after the book’s publication, the city’s reputation as a gay harbor flourished.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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And Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry has been sharing video and photos in recent days of the icy conditions, including those at its Mackinaw City harbor.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning your water bottle with a brush and antibacterial soap after every use will keep germs in check and odors at bay.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement dive teams were searching the bay near the bridge as part of those efforts, the sheriff’s office said.—
Claudia Lauer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk on the saltwater estuary, is a go-to for food and drinks as well as live entertainment.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Pipework at the Humber Refinery, operated by Phillips 66, and the Humber estuary near South Killingholme, north-east England on March 11, 2026.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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This includes the machine itself, a water inlet, and drain kit.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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Emerald Bay is an inlet of Tahoe noted for its steep trails and picturesque views of the lake.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Roadstead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadstead. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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