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an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marina
If temperatures are higher, pack a picnic and linger in Meadow Park, which has a nice stretch of beach, or rent a kayak or paddleboard from a marina kiosk to get out on the water.
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
With median homes priced at $6.1 million, the island is accessible only by ferry or private yacht and is known for its private beaches and deep-water marina that caters to mega-yachts.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Tide Tables restaurant and marina is a popular waterfront eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
With median homes priced at $6.1 million, the island is accessible only by ferry or private yacht and is known for its private beaches and deep-water marina that caters to mega-yachts.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Tide Tables restaurant and marina is a popular waterfront eatery on the Intracoastal Waterway.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2024
The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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On some docks, cleats broke loose, so vessels were no longer securely tied.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Activities include dock diving for dogs, lure courses, beer garden, a variety of food trucks and shopping, pet products and pet adoption opportunities.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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The port, which features a protective cover to prevent accidents, works in tandem with the TSA lock panel to streamline device charging on the go.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
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According to the Israeli military, the operation targeted Houthi infrastructure, including Sanaa's international airport, the ports of Hodeida, Al-Salif and Ras Qantib, as well as several power stations.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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State officials reported more than $100 million in damage across the coast from the event, noting that almost all docks in the harbors of Santa Cruz and Crescent City were damaged or destroyed.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Santa Cruz Sheriff's office said first responders also made water rescues in a harbor near Capitola, about 4 miles south of Santa Cruz.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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