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Recent Examples of wharf
As part of the agreement, the terminal operator has also committed to the replacement and maintenance of all wharf and berth structures.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2025
In celebration of the reopening, parking for the first two hours on the wharf will be free for the month.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
Many of California’s wharves and piers are now centenarians.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings through the rest of the week, urging residents to stay off piers, wharves and beaches.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Mar. 2025
In celebration of the reopening, parking for the first two hours on the wharf will be free for the month.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
Many of California’s wharves and piers are now centenarians.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings through the rest of the week, urging residents to stay off piers, wharves and beaches.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wharf
Noun
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In the photo, Sterling wore a floral baby carrier with a doll inside while standing on a dock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The three-bedroom, four-bathroom house stretches more than 300 feet across Lake Washington’s waterfront has a dock that supports boats and seaplanes.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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The destination — near the Kennedy Space Center and a roughly 60-mile drive east from Orlando — is known for its relaxing beachfront, surfing scene and pier activities, according to the report.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While many of the street-side cafes lining the river are on the touristy side, the handful of spots actually on the quay are anything but.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Romans established Londinium just north of the river’s marshy valley after invading Britain in 43 C.E. Colossal wooden quays stood on the ancient settlement’s riverbank.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Wharf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wharf. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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