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moorages

noun

plural of moorage

as in docks

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Just 45 minutes from Houston and located on Galveston Bay, San Leon is known for fresh oysters, fishing docks, and waterfront restaurants.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
When a whaling ship docks, both men are now ready to sign on as crew.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

Definition of docks

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There's also potential for catastrophic river flooding in the Nueces, Frio, and Medina river basins and significant flooding in the Pecos, Rio Grande, and San Antonio river basins, according to the National Weather Service.

— Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 16 July 2026
During heavy rains, water can quickly shoot downhill before filling the narrow river basins.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of basins

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Nearby executive airports in Fort Myers accommodate private aviation, while marinas provide access for boating excursions through the surrounding barrier islands and wildlife refuges.

— Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Before or after your walk, explore the Rockland Harbor Trail, which follows the waterfront past parks, public art, marinas, and downtown.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of marinas

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Seawater near ports, shipping routes, and industrial areas is often contaminated with oil, which can clog desalination membranes and reduce their performance.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of ports

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of anchorages

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