as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berths
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The top four finishers are guaranteed automatic playoff berths.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
After racking up a 127-82 record, four regular-season or conference-tournament titles, five postseason berths and two trips to the NCAA Division II tournament, Bonner’s answer is an unequivocal yes.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Considered one of the NFL’s leading offensive innovators when he was hired by the Dolphins after a one-year stint as offensive coordinator in San Francisco, McDaniel guided Miami to back-to-back playoff berths in 2022 and ’23.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Gold Class cabins are 77 square feet and have upper and lower berths, while Silver Class cabins are 60 square feet and have two berths.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
More than the 18 years of experience, more than the 174 wins and 12 playoff berths, and more than even the Super Bowl ring, that’s what this hire is about.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Since 2011, the Bears have had more last-place finishes in their division (seven) than playoff berths (three).
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Both models also included a pop-up sleeper roof for an additional two sleeping berths.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
The winningest coach in UM history (men’s and women’s) with 365 victories, Meier led the Canes to 10 NCAA Tournament berths and the school’s first Elite Eight in 2023.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
The top four finishers are guaranteed automatic playoff berths.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
After racking up a 127-82 record, four regular-season or conference-tournament titles, five postseason berths and two trips to the NCAA Division II tournament, Bonner’s answer is an unequivocal yes.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
Considered one of the NFL’s leading offensive innovators when he was hired by the Dolphins after a one-year stint as offensive coordinator in San Francisco, McDaniel guided Miami to back-to-back playoff berths in 2022 and ’23.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Gold Class cabins are 77 square feet and have upper and lower berths, while Silver Class cabins are 60 square feet and have two berths.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
More than the 18 years of experience, more than the 174 wins and 12 playoff berths, and more than even the Super Bowl ring, that’s what this hire is about.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Since 2011, the Bears have had more last-place finishes in their division (seven) than playoff berths (three).
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Both models also included a pop-up sleeper roof for an additional two sleeping berths.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berths
Noun
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Some colleagues left their jobs, but others navigated the situation and rose into more powerful positions.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Quarterback coach, offensive passing game coordinator, linebackers coach, defensive line coach and other defensive staff positions are all unfilled.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Military Sealift Command spokesman Joseph Davila, the SBX-1 typically docks at Ford Island every 12 to 18 months for maintenance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
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The boy’s father, an exasperated man at the mercy of an Amazon-like delivery job that docks him for every second he so much as thinks about his son, is the only person who even wants to go through the effort of looking for him.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That should also decrease the likelihood of mass layoffs or displacement, giving workers a chance to find jobs elsewhere.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Weaver interviewed for a half dozen head coaching jobs in this cycle, but did not interview for the Dolphins’ head job.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Beyond the hotel itself, Faena Art—the brand’s nonprofit foundation—anchors this cultural ethos.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Custom plaster walls wrap around an open main room, where a herringbone-stone fireplace anchors the living area and white cabinetry contrasts with stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From that position, Dimon grounds his thinking in the Western tradition of free people and free markets, reflected in democratic institutions and capitalist economies.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The series grounds its narrative in ambition and strategy within elite figure skating, framing Adriana’s return as a professional move shaped by both legacy and survival.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Set in post-WWII Rome, Bicycle Thieves centers on a humble family man named Antonio (Lamberto Maggiorani) who lands a new job that requires a bicycle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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The incident lands as Waymo faces multiple probes tied to school-zone safety.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The second half ties up all the loose ends admirably, but making fans wait a month between the two was pointless, especially after the three year wait between seasons.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The group confronts John, bringing up that the bones Bogdan accidentally found in the cemetery likely belong to Mercer, and that such a conclusion ties up all the other loose ends.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Berths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berths. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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