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as in anchorage
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of mooring
Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
There are also fees for camping, power hookups, mooring, lock use and other activities.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Several outbuildings dot the property, which includes an illuminated park, woodlands, and a private mooring.
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—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
In practice, Marcos has returned the country to its strategic moorings by granting the United States access to four more military bases, building on measures to strengthen the alliance in the 2014 U.S.-Philippine Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
—Marites Dañguilan Vitug, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024
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Private vessels offer the most direct park access, thanks to several mooring spots for overnight boaters, but visitors arriving by cruise or ferry are in luck, too.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
There are also fees for camping, power hookups, mooring, lock use and other activities.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
Several outbuildings dot the property, which includes an illuminated park, woodlands, and a private mooring.
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—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
In practice, Marcos has returned the country to its strategic moorings by granting the United States access to four more military bases, building on measures to strengthen the alliance in the 2014 U.S.-Philippine Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
—Marites Dañguilan Vitug, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
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Read more of The Athletic’s coverage from the 2025 NFL Draft: Best Players Available | Draft Grades | Winners & Losers Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers enjoyed a successful debut season that saw the team’s culture shift and resulted in an 11-6 record and a wild-card playoff berth.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Patriots' selection of Mac Jones at No. 15 was at least a higher-value pick, getting a Pro Bowl nod and a playoff berth out of it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the incident, Havel was delivering a notice that alerted offshore residents about his agency’s transition plan that aimed to clear the anchorage of derelict vessels.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the photo, Sterling wore a floral baby carrier with a doll inside while standing on a dock.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The three-bedroom, four-bathroom house stretches more than 300 feet across Lake Washington’s waterfront has a dock that supports boats and seaplanes.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
16 Apr. 2025
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Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Upon reaching New York ports, gaining citizenship was as simple as declaring allegiance to the now-defunct Tammany Hall, the centuries-long Democratic political machine.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Underneath, the suitcase awaited, a memento from my rough landing in L.A.—
Elisa Wouk Almino,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Kings have a 3.8% chance of being awarded one of the top three picks, zero chance of landing picks 4-12, a 92.9% chance of at the No. 13 pick and a 3.3% chance at the No. 14 pick.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Stonington, Maine: After two devastating storms, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a 150ft section of the Santa Cruz wharf collapsed while being hit by high waves.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Among the ruins of jetties and stairs, where travelers waited for ferries, mudlarks often find accessories, coins and pins.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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