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as in anchorage
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
moored the boat to the dock
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Recent Examples of mooring
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
With a substantial media presence witnessing the operation, a large Marine helicopter arrived to carry the pole after Phelan secured it to a cable and cut it off its mooring 17 stories above the ground.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Miami Beach is in talks with the state over plans for a mooring field for boats in the bay.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
The incident comes about four weeks after more than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings and floated down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, striking one bridge that had already been preemptively closed and damaging a marina, officials said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 May 2024
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Noun
Ordinarily, ships are secured to piers via thick ropes known as mooring lines or hawsers.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
With a substantial media presence witnessing the operation, a large Marine helicopter arrived to carry the pole after Phelan secured it to a cable and cut it off its mooring 17 stories above the ground.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
Miami Beach is in talks with the state over plans for a mooring field for boats in the bay.
—Greg Allen, NPR, 3 Sep. 2024
The incident comes about four weeks after more than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings and floated down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, striking one bridge that had already been preemptively closed and damaging a marina, officials said.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 10 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mooring
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In 2023, Luzardo went 10-10 with a 3.58 ERA in 32 starts as the Marlins clinched a surprising National League Wild Card berth.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Longhorns will enter Year 1 in the SEC as a top-tier contender for the conference championship and a second straight College Football Playoff berth.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Improve anchorage of attached structures: Make sure that attached structures such as carport and porch roofs are adequately restrained from wind uplift by ensuring that the roof structure is attached to columns and that the columns are anchored to the foundations.Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 Jan. 2024
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The idyllic, postcard beaches, clear water, and sandy anchorages of the eastern region prove a bit more popular.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Combine this with other measures—such as freezing ChexSystems, locking your Social Security number, and securing your SSA account—to build a comprehensive shield against identity theft.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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The stadium rises from a sea of one and two-story homes like an aircraft carrier at port, a monument to the history of the NFL.Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This is your landing page for the 2024-25 MLB offseason.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also reported that the plane was not given permission to land in Russia despite requesting an emergency landing, according to Azerbaijani sources.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The latest satellite image, which was captured on December 7, also showed a crane operating over the submarine's open hatches from the wharf.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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The only other sounds are the lapping waves against the yachts in front of these cottages spread out along the wharves.Laurie Werner, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Large waves can sweep across the beach without warning, pulling people into the sea from rocks, jetties and beaches.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The teenager, later identified as Victor Enrique Castaneda Jr., was reported missing around 6 p.m. last Saturday near a jetty close to South Pointe Drive in Miami Beach.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 17 Nov. 2024
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“Mooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mooring. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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