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
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The Broncos enter 2025 with stability at the top of the organization, an apparent long-term answer at quarterback in place and a surprise playoff berth last year from which to build.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The port is just under 1,000 miles from the Ukrainian border and was flagged in 2021 for expansion to be able to berth at least 50 Caspian Flotilla ships.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The New York Knicks can clinch a berth in the Eastern Conference Finals with a win over the Boston Celtics.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
The Broncos enter 2025 with stability at the top of the organization, an apparent long-term answer at quarterback in place and a surprise playoff berth last year from which to build.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 May 2025
Verb
On March 25, one ship appeared to abandon its effort to dock at the pier where two other ships were already berthed.
—Chris Buckley, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
The port is just under 1,000 miles from the Ukrainian border and was flagged in 2021 for expansion to be able to berth at least 50 Caspian Flotilla ships.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
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But the authors found that this advantage when under static compression proved to be a disadvantage when dropping eggs from a height, with the horizontal position emerging as the optimal orientation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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The spacecraft docked with the zenith port of the station's Harmony module a day later, delivering around 6,700 pounds (3,040 kilograms) of food, equipment and scientific experiments to the station.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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The damaged vessel is now docked at Pier 36 in Manhattan.—
Ed Shanahan,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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In addition, many of the job posted on giant job boards are out-of-date or ghost jobs, posted for a variety of reasons including EEO and creating the public perception that the company is thriving.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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With time, Dewan’s father eventually went back to school, got a solid state job, and worked at the post office and a hospital.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Much of his energy now goes into building and maintaining Little Island, the odd but compelling floating flower-world moored just off the West Side Highway.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Bayesian was moored off the small port of Porticello, near Palermo, in August last year when it was likely hit by a downburst, a very strong downward wind, killing seven people, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Hyman himself scored 54 times last season and another 16 in the playoffs, the latter of which led the NHL, while mostly anchored to McDavid’s wing.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Their portfolios may look different across geographies, sectors, and holdings, but they’re all anchored by the same foundation: clarity of thought, conviction in process, and discipline under pressure.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Too much can block water and tie up nitrogen, harming rose growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Each campus’ 2024 A-F accountability score, as calculated by Fort Worth ISD, is also shown to give insight on its academic performance (The scores typically released by the Texas Education Agency are tied up in a pending lawsuit).—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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Around the stage, steam engines, museums and 19th-century storefronts grounded attendees in the capital’s history as White’s quartet took them on a journey through jazz.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2025
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Judge’s league-leading 18th home run came after Trent Grisham grounded into a double play.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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