as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berth
Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Ten wins automatically earns them a berth after the Miami Dolphins (6-8) and Indianapolis Colts (6-8) both lost Sunday.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Media seized on the kerfuffle, and before long, news stories berthed backlash, then backlash to the backlash.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
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The Vikings clinched a playoff berth Sunday following the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Ten wins automatically earns them a berth after the Miami Dolphins (6-8) and Indianapolis Colts (6-8) both lost Sunday.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Yang Ming Mobility was berthed at Ningbo’s Beilun Phase 3 Terminal when a container exploded Friday, sending a vast plume of flames and smoke into the air.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Media seized on the kerfuffle, and before long, news stories berthed backlash, then backlash to the backlash.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
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Lake said her future political plans involve her new position at VOA.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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The liquidation of such positions often triggers a cascading effect leading to a price crash.Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Starliner seen docked at the International Space Station The wayward tale of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft and its return to Earth without its astronaut crew has been well reported since its launch in June.Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Viking ships now dock at Port Milwaukee's heavy lift dock — which mainly serves cargo ships.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The job required strong management skills to oversee officials in the NBA, the WNBA, the G-League and its African leagues.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: Cox joins a growing list of offensive linemen leaving the program following the departure of Malzahn and offensive line coach Herb Hand. LS Jack Bernstein Vitals: 6-0, 235 pounds Resume: Bernstein earned the long-snapper job at Georgia State after joining the program as a walk-on in 2022.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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The 990-foot vessel was already supposed to have begun its journey south after spending years moored on the Delaware River in Philadelphia, but its departure has been delayed indefinitely.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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World Cup winners Pepe Reina and Raphael Varane have moored up their Riva speedboats at the Sinigaglia along with Alberto Moreno, which should make Como’s build-up and possession game tidier and more Spanish than last season.James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Find uncommon home furnishings and detailed craftmanship in this tiny-but-mighty antique district, anchored by longtime local gem Court of Two Sisters.Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a cornerback, Hunter had 31 tackles, 11 pass deflections and four interceptions, anchoring Colorado’s defense.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bursts of snow may tie up the interstates in the Northeast on Friday.Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
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This online collection included images of mutilation and tying up women with ropes, two things prosecutors said are consistent with injuries inflicted on Mack and how she was bound, officials said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Even with the absurdity multiverse stories can lead to, there still needs to be something to ground it, even in a video game.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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American Airlines flights were briefly grounded Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the ground stop was lifted by about 8 a.m. EST.Tara Suter, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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