as in anchorage
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only
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Recent Examples of port
Charleston has always been a city that stands for something--a defiant port, a rebellion's birthplace, and eventually a monument to the consequences of that rebellion.
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Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The highlight is a full-size HDMI 2.1 port on the left side.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
Video shows the helicopter flying over the port side of the plane.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
There's a pair of HDMI 2.0 ports around back for cabling media sources, with input lag reported as 33.4 milliseconds – which likely strikes gaming off the agenda.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The highlight is a full-size HDMI 2.1 port on the left side.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
Video shows the helicopter flying over the port side of the plane.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
There's a pair of HDMI 2.0 ports around back for cabling media sources, with input lag reported as 33.4 milliseconds – which likely strikes gaming off the agenda.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for port
Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
Noun
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Just north lies Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, the superyacht anchorage of choice set along a vast curve of unspoiled beach that gives easy access to reefs and caves that are ideal for snorkeling.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, the aircraft remained submerged in the harbor, with response teams actively assessing the scene, a Navy spokesperson said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Some of her most memorable events have included a secret reception venue, a late-night yacht party in the harbor, an extravagant mountainside 12-course meal served alfresco under the stars, and a masquerade ball complete with stilt walkers and opera singers.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to its clever tech and self-cleaning dock, the machine can run for seven weeks without human intervention.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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The cantilevered rooftop deck is outfitted with a wet bar, ample seating space, and panoramic views, while a cascading terrace at the back of the house includes a shaded dining spot, a circular spa and a turquoise swimming pool, an outdoor shower, and a private dock with a boat lift.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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