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berth

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of berth
Noun
In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 There are currently only six vessels berthed at both ports, three at each, according to Nolan. Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
The Boston Red Sox are hovering around .500 and within striking distance of a postseason berth. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Starting this fall, Tommies programs will be eligible to earn berths in NCAA tournaments. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for berth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
  • Mark the names Billy Carlson, Eli Willits and JoJo Parker, all straight outta high school at that position.
    Greg Cote July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
  • Haliburton is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season, raising questions about whether the Pacers would be in a position to compete for a championship in the near future.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Some players get docked for having a super-skilled linemate or winger (especially in the Norris and Hart conversations).
    The Athletic NHL Staff, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • The 135-foot Sea Lady II charter engulfed in flames while docked in the port of Saint-Tropez on July 10.
    Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • One difference with the rise of AI that the technology excels at job functions typically associated with white-collar work.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 11 July 2025
  • Younger generations are being prepared to be worker bees — for jobs that are disappearing.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • And today there’s a big casino with roller skating where Old Man Dill used to moor the three leaky skiffs which comprised his boat livery.
    Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 29 May 2025
  • The Mexican navy training ship that hit the Brooklyn Bridge was moored in lower Manhattan on Sunday.
    Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Here, a stone fireplace anchors the family room, and light woods warm up the kitchen.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
  • To curate a flourishing cohabitation with intelligent machines we, humans, must be anchored in values that inspire ourselves and others.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • One more tip: tie up the drawcords before washing so they don't get snagged or tangled.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • The wild curls of her dark hair were tied up, and the angular lines of her face gave her a severe look when not smiling. Cora.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Lunging, the righty grounded it to shortstop, resulting in the inning-ending double play.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • After the Ethiopia crash, 737 Max jets were grounded worldwide until the company redesigned the system.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025

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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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