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
Major projects in south Texas include expanding the port of Brownsville for liquified natural gas exports, extensive infrastructure and other support jobs for the industry in the region, The Center Square reported.
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The state, authorities say, is also a key transit route for precursor chemicals used in the production of U.S.-bound fentanyl, the synthetic opioid, and shipped from China to the Pacific port of Lázaro Cárdenas, on the Michoacán coast.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense said in a statement released on Friday that the USS Savannah, a littoral combat ship, will dock in a port city on the Gulf of Thailand from December 16 to 20.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles police found video showing Kobayashi crossing into Mexico via a San Diego land port on Nov. 12.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
The state, authorities say, is also a key transit route for precursor chemicals used in the production of U.S.-bound fentanyl, the synthetic opioid, and shipped from China to the Pacific port of Lázaro Cárdenas, on the Michoacán coast.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense said in a statement released on Friday that the USS Savannah, a littoral combat ship, will dock in a port city on the Gulf of Thailand from December 16 to 20.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Los Angeles police found video showing Kobayashi crossing into Mexico via a San Diego land port on Nov. 12.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
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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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The queue outside the Port of New York & New Jersey increased since yesterday as ships are still waiting in the anchorage area.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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In addition, there are no hotels and very few Airbnbs in the harbor, so the entire wedding weekend had the makings of a logistical headache.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Run or walk along the harbor in the annual 5K race at 9:45am on game day morning.Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Dockworkers and freight companies feud over automation A strike in October at docks across the East and Gulf coasts threatened to upend the economy and drive up prices, but workers and management ended the stoppage with a tentative agreement after three days.Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 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, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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