seaports

Definition of seaportsnext
plural of seaport

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Noun
  • Manatee season in Florida typically runs from mid-November through March 31, when dropping ocean temperatures send the gentle giants flocking to warmer inland springs and power plant discharge canals.
    Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026
  • That project would have covered the Animas and La Plata river valleys with canals, pumps and pipelines.
    David Marston, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • We have long been taught that energy security is a matter of geography, defined by who owns the land, who controls the straits, and who signs the treaties.
    Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • That snap that’s going to trigger those ships to go through the straits.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Cows are responsible for many millions of pounds of nitrogen every year, polluting Florida’s springs, rivers and estuaries.
    Harper West, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Its alabaster beaches are perfect for shelling, sunset strolls, or spotting dolphins frolicking in the surf, while nearby mangroves and estuaries teem with even more wildlife.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • As electric vehicle makers struggle to remain relevant, a new competitor is about to hit California’s roads.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Three people were killed in as many crashes on Arkansas roads from Monday to Wednesday, according to preliminary police reports.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The details of the deal that could cover ports, energy and tourism are not known but could include a relaxation of restrictions on Americans traveling to the Caribbean island.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
  • In this setup, two propellers operate simultaneously, improving thrust and maneuverability for massive cargo vessels navigating ports and narrow channels.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Officials said Thihalolipavan could only view the kitchen and two medical bays.
    Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Seda also said that more than 100 vehicles were damaged, with some overturning on the roadside and in parking bays.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Each of those projects was similar to the work needed at Buena Vista and included the side benefit of using the sand taken from the lagoons to widen nearby eroded beaches.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • There are smaller ocean islands, too, ringed by soft, golden shores and graced with sparkling lagoons and top-tier resorts.
    Melanie van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Small craft should exercise caution near inlets due to incoming long-period swells.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Stewart looks inside the nozzles and inlets, cleaning them in and out.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Seaports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaports. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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