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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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There was no way to survive between boat payments and dock fees and no income.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
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In the next scene, Reese is sitting on a dock, reading a social media post announcing the death of Bruce, who was killed in the shooting.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The hotel piers, often booked out for photo opportunities, also stood empty.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Inshore Fishing Florida boasts an abundance of beautiful flats, beaches, piers, and shorelines to enjoy invigorating, plentiful, inshore fishing year-round.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The quays around this warehouse saw millions of emigrants board ships bound for destinations such as America and Canada.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Instead, the 54 rooms and four suites feature walls decorated with playful gold stencil motifs and views of either the Seine or the quay, and kids and adults alike will love the novelty of sleeping on a boat.—
Celeste Moure,
AFAR Media,
2 May 2025
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“Wharf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wharf. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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