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
Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
That means if the Tigers win all six of their games this week, and the rest of the teams below them in the playoff race lose at least four (which isn't possible this week since some of them play each other) then the Tigers can clinch at least a Wild Card berth as early as Monday.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But where Mougenel has really opened eyes has been on the international stage with Latvia, helping the nation medal for the first time at the World Championships with a bronze in 2023 as well as earning a berth in next February’s Olympic with a win over France in qualifying play.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are projected to earn automatic playoff berths as the top six teams in the West.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Or book a berth aboard the eight-passenger Water and Wind catamaran to sites that include Princess Alice Bank, where huge schools of jack, tuna, and barracuda cloud the seamount.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
That means if the Tigers win all six of their games this week, and the rest of the teams below them in the playoff race lose at least four (which isn't possible this week since some of them play each other) then the Tigers can clinch at least a Wild Card berth as early as Monday.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
But where Mougenel has really opened eyes has been on the international stage with Latvia, helping the nation medal for the first time at the World Championships with a bronze in 2023 as well as earning a berth in next February’s Olympic with a win over France in qualifying play.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are projected to earn automatic playoff berths as the top six teams in the West.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ships typically dock in Warnemünde or the commercial port at Rostock, more than 120 miles away.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Navy and Marine leaders celebrate the opening of Exercise UNITAS 2025 onboard the United States amphibious transport docking ship USS Arlington at Naval Station Mayport in Florida on September 15.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The ceremony happened on the deck of an American battleship, the USS Missouri, moored in Tokyo Bay.—
Henry Larson,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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During its visit, which ended on August 27, the Frank Cable moored alongside the Indian submarine INS Sindhuvijay to demonstrate its ability to maintain and repair submarines.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just across the harbor, Under Armour’s headquarters anchors the Peninsula, a growing industrial district being reimagined with sleek new hotels and apartment complexes, including my stay at ROOST Baltimore.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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Recent reports have indicated that WWE has plans for the event, viewing it as a potential second WrestleMania-level show that can anchor its programming schedule.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sources close to the investigation told the news station that employees were also tied up.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Miner was tied up, beaten, strangled and stabbed.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kershaw also made an impact with his bat, coaxing 13 pitches out of Bumgarner in the top of the fifth before grounding out.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Move interest rates to ground one and the other is up in the air.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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