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Recent Examples of seaport
The Port of Jebel Ali, which is located 20 miles south of Dubai and is the Middle East’s busiest seaport, had to briefly shutdown Sunday after being hit by missile debris related to Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The port of Lewiston is America’s furthest-inland seaport, shuttling bulk commodities to and from the Pacific.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The maritime museum includes a historic seaport village with cobblestone, slate and gravel walkways that have to be shoveled by hand.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Belfast, Maine, a chronicle of life across the historic seaport city, Wiseman presents a lengthy scene of a high-school English teacher extolling the virtues of Herman Melville to a classroom of students.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
The port of Lewiston is America’s furthest-inland seaport, shuttling bulk commodities to and from the Pacific.
—Mark Dee
march 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The maritime museum includes a historic seaport village with cobblestone, slate and gravel walkways that have to be shoveled by hand.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In Belfast, Maine, a chronicle of life across the historic seaport city, Wiseman presents a lengthy scene of a high-school English teacher extolling the virtues of Herman Melville to a classroom of students.
—Vikram Murthi, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaport
Noun
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Metro Fire crews, including a boat response team, searched the canal and found an adult man underwater.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Davis, 26, of Plantation, was arrested shortly after the officer saw the car in the canal, BSO said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Ford began its deployment in June 2025, heading to the Mediterranean See from its home port in Norfolk, Virginia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Most of the ships serviced at the base have San Diego as their home port.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are flying cars held at bay by the power of telekenesis and Park teleporting, as the crew clumsily accept their new ‘hero’ roles and attempt to take on the villains threatening the peace of Haeseong City.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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The two coastal towns are about eight miles apart; however, Lewes’s public beach is considered more family-friendly because of its calm bay waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On an Auburn cattle ranch, the sound of running water is part of daily life, but under a new proposal, that could soon come at a higher cost.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Experts gain valuable insights into how animal brains acquire new skills and master intricate sounds by studying vocal learning.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Iran continued to export nearly 2 million barrels of oil each day through the strait, blunting some of the supply loss, according to energy data firm Kpler.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wang Yi told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call late Wednesday that Iran's sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights should be respected as a littoral state of the Strait of Hormuz, but freedom of navigation and safety through the strait should be ensured.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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More than 10,000 American troops are helping enforce the blockade on Iranian ports.—
Konstantin Toropin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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At least one Ukrainian drone struck a port on Russia's Black Sea coast, along with other coastal cities, the local governor said.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Seaport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaport. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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