as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berth
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Behind Erin Condron’s record-setting performance, the UC San Diego women’s basketball team defeated host Long Beach State 64-53 Thursday night to clinch a berth in the Big West Tournament.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
That’s all the waiting Patriots fans had to endure between Super Bowl berths.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Behind Erin Condron’s record-setting performance, the UC San Diego women’s basketball team defeated host Long Beach State 64-53 Thursday night to clinch a berth in the Big West Tournament.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here’s where the premier sailboats are docked side-by-side at the marina.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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The biggest crude oil tankers, VLCCs—yes, they’re called Very Large Crude Carriers—either couldn’t dock or fill up all the way at Texas ports because of the shallower water depths.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Suffice to say, Macdonald has more than done his job.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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At this point in his presidency four years ago, Democrat Joe Biden’s job rating was tumbling.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Boaters who call North Point Marina their homeport during the boating season can stop worrying over where to moor their vessels.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Video footage by a local news site showed at least one person being carried in a blanket from a boat moored on the side of a jetty into a waiting coast guard vehicle with blue flashing lights, as others appear to lead two children, one of them limping, toward the car.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The year begins with Mexico City Art Week in February, anchored by Zona Maco—Latin America’s leading contemporary art fair—which is complemented by a circuit of gallery openings, museum activations, and design showcases.—
Atenea Morales de la Cruz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film stays with you long after the final scene, anchored by performances that bring its world fully to life.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Team Italy had tied up today's curling semifinal at 5 in the fifth end, stepping up to the challenge after a tough first half of the match.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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While much of Musk’s wealth is tied up in company valuations rather than cash, the sheer scale of his fortune still affords extraordinary flexibility.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This experience grounds my approach in practicality, accountability, and real world outcomes rather than theory alone.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Lee Yi-shan has a unique ability to ground the supernatural in the emotional reality of her characters.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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