as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a berth at a travel agency
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Recent Examples of berth
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The top six earn berths in the World Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
That could be difference between a berth in the Big 12 title game or another trip to New Mexico.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
The top six earn berths in the World Cup.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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But BoxGroup’s lane has long been to join a dizzying number of early-stage rounds, allowing the firm to take smaller positions while working hand-in-hand with other firms.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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His ousting from the party was announced alongside that of fellow CMC member Miao Hua, who was removed from his military position in June, as well as seven other officers.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One person who has worked charter boats before — what’s more, one-day charters, which means dexterity with the lines from docking and undocking every day — is V, who is killing it in interior.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The vessel approached the United Kingdom via the North Sea on October 14, docking at the port of Felixstowe.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While on his jobs, Colter often has close calls with law enforcement, leading Reenie, a lawyer, to swoop in and save the day.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the tropical Pacific Ocean, La Niña and El Niño are detected by many methods, including satellites, moored buoys, drifting buoys, sea level analysis and expendable buoys, according to NOAA.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the attack, video footage was released by Russian sources that seemed to show the disabled mothership moored near shore.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In what was almost a flawless tournament, Delgado was the calming, anchoring presence at the heart of it all.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Coast Guard told the outlet that the family had planned to remain anchored between Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard throughout the weekend.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nerves are rising that big banks are tied up in loans that might not get repaid.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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The trip combines hiking and rafting; my group of 12 disembarks to tie up the rafts for short lunch hikes or full-day treks.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Jeff and Arj stumble through each other’s lives, the timepieces highlight who’s in control, who’s grounded, and who’s scrambling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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While his stock is rocketing around the world, the skateboarding sensation remains humble, grounded by those who know him best.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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