Thesaurus results for PORTS

ports

noun

plural of port

as in anchorages

a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only

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Recent Examples of ports Trump and Vice President JD Vance both virtually signed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US blockade on Iranian ports and start 60 days of nuclear negotiations, a US official said. —

Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 The market has continued to climb during the US-Iran war, helped by the fact that Oman’s ports lie outside the Strait of Hormuz, meaning its economy has been relatively insulated from the conflict. —

Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 15 June 2026 Oil has been diverted, drilling shut down, other suppliers stepped up exports, and thousands of tankers were rerouted to different ports. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026 There’s also a chance that the liquid can seep inside the device via charging ports or cracks and damage it. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 The vessels are licensed, the ports regulated, and the supply chains audited. —

Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Washington has imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports. —

Parisa Hafezi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 When a squirrel climbs atop its roof or perches, the feeder registers its heavier weight and automatically closes its four ports. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 Explore Further Add a few days to your trip for exploring on your way to or from the ferry ports. —

Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ports

Noun

Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.

— Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026