roadsteads

plural of roadstead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadsteads
Noun
  • Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The roads can become extremely dangerous during this period because of fog, smoke, black ice and poor visibility.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Cargo that may have once required detours to competing ports can now move efficiently by rail, strengthening the port’s role as a driver of jobs and economic activity for the region.
    Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026
  • Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Taken together, these actions suggest the IRS is becoming progressively less willing to offer administrative safe harbors for offshore compliance.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Each has its own distinct character—from postcard-perfect villages and bustling harbors to windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, and some of New England’s most spectacular beaches.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
  • Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The design features multiple tiny inlets and outlets scattered uniformly across the chip.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
  • Additional studies will investigate replacin aluminum structures with steel for better durability, and the addition of spike inlets and other aerodynamic refinements necessary to maintain stable flight and payload release at speeds approaching and exceeding Mach 3.
    David Szondy June 04, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • As a further precaution, consider adding background noise, like the TV or a white noise machine, to help muffle the sounds.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
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“Roadsteads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadsteads. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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