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Recent Examples of seaport
The city became one of colonial America’s five most important seaports, with trade—in rum, candles, fish, silver, furniture, and even enslaved people—catapulting Newport into a sphere of affluence.
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AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Since the land border closures, seaports in both countries have remained open.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Israeli seaports are also closed, the department said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In an age where the data of an entire life can be held in the palm of your hand, a fundamental question has emerged about rights to digital privacy when crossing international borders: Can U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers demand access to your phone or laptop at airports and seaports?
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
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AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
Since the land border closures, seaports in both countries have remained open.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025
Israeli seaports are also closed, the department said.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
In an age where the data of an entire life can be held in the palm of your hand, a fundamental question has emerged about rights to digital privacy when crossing international borders: Can U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers demand access to your phone or laptop at airports and seaports?
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seaport
Noun
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The canal sees 46 percent of the total market share of containers moving from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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The canals are packed with partygoers during annual festivals such as King’s Day (formerly Queen’s Day) in April and Gay Pride and Grachtenfestival in August. 7.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Later this year, for example, the Disney Adventure will launch from its new home port in Singapore.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Meanwhile, the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli arrived at its new home port in Sasebo, Japan, on June 23, following a trans-Pacific crossing that began in San Diego, California, on May 19.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Shorebird is designed as an indoor-outdoor restaurant with slightly more seating on the patio where there are unobstructed bay views.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Through its Youth Sailing Foundation, MYC teaches classes and holds summer camp and after-school programs, with an emphasis on introducing inner-city kids to the bay.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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People are also reading: Boy, 12, falls to his death from balcony on Royal Caribbean cruise ship returning to Texas Cruise ship is 'disappointed' about 'spreading rumors' The cruise ship passengers reportedly woke to the sound of sirens around 3 or 4 a.m. on July 23.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Whether arriving by seaplane, yacht, or helicopter from Vancouver Harbour or Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, guests step into a world where grizzlies roam the shoreline, eagles soar overhead, and the only sounds are wind through the trees and waves against the dock.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Flash rip currents are unpredictable, brief and affected by surf conditions, whereas a permanent rip is anchored to river estuaries or structures.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Powerful tidal currents in bays, estuary entrances, narrow straits, and inlets from the sea turn underwater turbines that are connected to a generator to produce electricity.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Some tankers are steering away from the strait anyway.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The megatsunami hit Lituya Bay, Alaska, on July 9, 1958, inundating the inlet with a wave that peaked at over 1,720 feet, according to NOAA data.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Mountains rise suddenly and everywhere, reflected perfectly in the still fjords and inlets beneath, as if replicating the Game of Thrones intro.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Blue Ring is Blue Origin's modular, multi-destination satellite bus, with the ability to support up to 13 payloads across multiple ports.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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As expected, healthy meals sourced locally from ports will comprise most menus.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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“Seaport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaport. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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