roadsteads

plural of roadstead

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadsteads
Noun
  • Rodríguez denied those claims, saying some remote areas were difficult to reach because roads were blocked by landslides and debris, forcing authorities to rely on motorcycles, drones and satellite imagery.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The roads can become extremely dangerous during this period because of fog, smoke, black ice and poor visibility.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Ukraine, meantime, has also recently ramped up missile and drone attacks against key infrastructure deep inside Russian territory, including oil refineries, ports and military factories.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 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, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Taken together, these actions suggest the IRS is becoming progressively less willing to offer administrative safe harbors for offshore compliance.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Each has its own distinct character—from postcard-perfect villages and bustling harbors to windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, and some of New England’s most spectacular beaches.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Blue-green algae, known as cyanobacteria, naturally occur in inland waters, estuaries and the sea.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 June 2026
  • Crocodiles are more tolerant of saltwater than alligators and are commonly found in mangrove habitats, bays and estuaries in South Florida.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Today, Crater Lake National Park boasts the deepest lake in the country, at 1,943 feet, and one of the cleanest too, as there are no inlets or outlets to allow for contamination.
    Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Marine life concentrates most densely in the shallowest waters of this continental shelf, 100 feet deep or less, in reefs, lagoons, and coastal inlets where a person can swim and scuba dive without specialized gear.
    Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • As a further precaution, consider adding background noise, like the TV or a white noise machine, to help muffle the sounds.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Robots sound safer The wearable audio system converts nearby robot movements into dynamic warning sounds, helping workers anticipate robotic actions without interrupting their tasks.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
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“Roadsteads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadsteads. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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