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
For Connecticut — where state leaders have invested heavily in ports, transmission infrastructure, and clean energy partnerships to drive both economic growth and emissions reductions — the shift raises urgent questions about what comes next.
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Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, pollution from ports along with potential spills can degrade the health of these animals and weaken their immune systems.
—Rodrigo Tardin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There are several helicopter ports near town, too.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Easily accessible power strips or universal sockets matter more than proprietary ports.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The wireless receiver can also block neighboring ports on laptops, however this isn't a major gripe.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
But those who live near ports can patiently scrutinize deals and fares throughout the year, and not have to plan a plane trip to get here.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
As supply chains become more digital and complex, the buildings behind them have become essential infrastructure, as vital to daily life as roads, ports, and fibre networks.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Environmental restoration and energy projects, roads and bridges, water and power, rail and ports, broadband for rural communities.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Finally, pollution from ports along with potential spills can degrade the health of these animals and weaken their immune systems.
—Rodrigo Tardin, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
There are several helicopter ports near town, too.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Easily accessible power strips or universal sockets matter more than proprietary ports.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The wireless receiver can also block neighboring ports on laptops, however this isn't a major gripe.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
But those who live near ports can patiently scrutinize deals and fares throughout the year, and not have to plan a plane trip to get here.
—Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
As supply chains become more digital and complex, the buildings behind them have become essential infrastructure, as vital to daily life as roads, ports, and fibre networks.
—CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Environmental restoration and energy projects, roads and bridges, water and power, rail and ports, broadband for rural communities.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ports
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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The beach clubs and anchorages rival those of the western Mediterranean—but without the same summer crush of crowds.—
Geoffrey Ravoire,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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And the rare earth elements clustered in southern Greenland, an ice-free area with access to roads, harbors and other crucial infrastructure, are of greater interest to mining companies.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2026
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The institutions their parents rely on look less like safe harbors and more like obstacles.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Several boat docks, businesses, and other structures suffered damage from heavy snow.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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The nearly 30,000-square-foot warehouse features six loading docks, large storage areas throughout the facility and twice the amount of cooler space than previously available for refrigerated products.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Ports.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ports. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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