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Recent Examples of moorage
The conservancy has for more than a decade tried unsuccessfully to find a permanent moorage for the SS United States as a floating hotel, museum, entertainment complex, or all of the above.
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Matthew Korfhage, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Materials sent by ship were received at the company’s moorage along the Willamette River.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
At the gated Oregon Yacht Club moorage north of the Sellwood Bridge in Southeast Portland, owners buy a share, not a slip.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
The slip alone can cost as much as a condo, depending on the moorage, location and if a garage is included.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
Typically $25 per passenger vehicle, and there may be additional slip and moorage fees.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 May 2019
The study will help determine whether floating docks are viable for transient moorage and for staging areas for local individuals or charter boats loading and unloading gear and passengers, according to officials.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021
Officers were called to the moorage at Chandler’s Cove around 4:30 a.m., where the theft had been reported, according to the Seattle Police Department.
—Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
Each of the more than 40 moorage facilities in the Greater Portland Area has unique rules and fees.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 31 Mar. 2018
Matthew Korfhage, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
Materials sent by ship were received at the company’s moorage along the Willamette River.
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2023
At the gated Oregon Yacht Club moorage north of the Sellwood Bridge in Southeast Portland, owners buy a share, not a slip.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
The slip alone can cost as much as a condo, depending on the moorage, location and if a garage is included.
—oregonlive, 28 Oct. 2022
Typically $25 per passenger vehicle, and there may be additional slip and moorage fees.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 22 May 2019
The study will help determine whether floating docks are viable for transient moorage and for staging areas for local individuals or charter boats loading and unloading gear and passengers, according to officials.
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021
Officers were called to the moorage at Chandler’s Cove around 4:30 a.m., where the theft had been reported, according to the Seattle Police Department.
—Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, 21 Aug. 2018
Each of the more than 40 moorage facilities in the Greater Portland Area has unique rules and fees.
—Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, 31 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moorage
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The idea, according to the city’s Economic Development Department, is to remake a conference center, two marinas and a restaurant into new community assets — in particular a hotel, as called for in the city’s long-term master plan.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Tours leave from Rose Marina or the marina in nearby Goodland, both on Marco Island.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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As the plague spread, the island was converted into a maritime quarantine dock for merchant ships arriving from abroad and for people with symptoms.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Its 24-foot dock is suited to tying up sailboats or cruisers, and a deep-water mooring can accommodate a yacht.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Many struggled to get their boats ashore against the relentless waves: In some case, onlookers helped frantic passengers get to safety, while other unmanned vessels broke free of their moorings, some sinking or crashing into nearby piers or other boats.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
Noun
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According to Chattogram Port Authority data, 97 vessels—including container ships, bulk carriers and oil tankers—were at the outer anchorage as of Tuesday.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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If a tree is no longer standing straight, the wind may have yanked it from the anchorage of its roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The sink basin is mounted over top the extended toilet, folding flush into the wall for toilet access.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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SpaceX Falcon 9 carrying the Draper Lunar Lander headed for the moon’s Schrödinger basin on the lunar far side.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2025
Noun
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As expected, healthy meals sourced locally from ports will comprise most menus.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Blue Ring is Blue Origin's modular, multi-destination satellite bus, with the ability to support up to 13 payloads across multiple ports.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The Rooftop at the Envoy is one of the Seaport District’s hot spots, with gorgeous harbor views and a chic clientele.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The harbor breeze keeps things moving, and the slope to the water offers just enough pull to get the blood flowing.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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“Moorage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moorage. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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