as in wharf
a structure used by boats and ships for taking on or landing cargo and passengers
the boat remained tied up at the dock for a week, waiting for the weather to clear
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as in to shorten
to make less in extent or duration
the editorial was docked by about a hundred words to make it fit on the page
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as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the boxer's tail was docked soon after birth
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as in to land
to stop at or near a place along the shore
the cruise ship docked at the first port of call early the next morning
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Recent Examples of dock
Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Christopher Palma, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
On New Year’s Eve, ships often remain docked into the early hours to allow guests to enjoy fireworks displays in scenic destinations like Funchal, Madeira.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Noun
His body was found at 8:45 p.m. that day under a dock.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 26 July 2025
Verb
This technology is helping to pave the way for future missions that could include satellites that dock with and deorbit dead satellites or powerful telescopes with instruments located far from their main mirrors.
—Christopher Palma, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2025
On New Year’s Eve, ships often remain docked into the early hours to allow guests to enjoy fireworks displays in scenic destinations like Funchal, Madeira.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dock
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Today, the International African American Museum sits on the site of the former wharf, reminding visitors of its history.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The base includes six wharves—each approximately 755 feet long—capable of accommodating up to 12 submarines.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Most pier runners are travelers who opt to sightsee on their own.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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Then comes the biggest twist of the season so far — Gareth shows up at the pier and joins the others on the helicopter.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
8 Aug. 2025
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One hundred twenty-five years later, on the same quay in Geneva, a theater troupe reenacts the event every Sunday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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The terminal operator International Transportation Service plans to fill in a 19-acre area of water and extend the existing quay by 560 feet, which would allow larger ships to dock at the port.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Dock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dock. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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