as in wharfs
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 shortens
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 shaves
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 lands
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 docks
Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Phase 2 will double the number of loading docks, expediting off- and onloading for touring acts like rock shows or Broadway tours.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Loyd Park has a hiking trail, off-road bicycle trails, equestrian trails, a beach, playground, boat docks, softball field, fishing docks, and the Walnut Creek Paddling Trail.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Straight from the hotel docks, our captain showed us around the various villas and properties dotted around the lake, peppering in some historical and pop-culture factoids, like how the idyllic Villa Balbianello was featured in the Star Wars prequel films.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
The Department of Safety and Security also increased patrols near the waterfront, and there is improved lighting and signage around the swimming docks.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Constructing Shiz’s grandeur was a combination of exteriors such as the water tank, arrival docks and the entrance to the university.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The state agreed to demolish and replace outdated docks while upgrading ferry boats to accommodate people in wheelchairs and those with impaired hearing.
—Russ Bynum and Emily Wagster Pettus, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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In truth, both areas suffered in the late 1970s and 80s when unemployment ripped through its docks and shipyards.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Phase 2 will double the number of loading docks, expediting off- and onloading for touring acts like rock shows or Broadway tours.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
Loyd Park has a hiking trail, off-road bicycle trails, equestrian trails, a beach, playground, boat docks, softball field, fishing docks, and the Walnut Creek Paddling Trail.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Straight from the hotel docks, our captain showed us around the various villas and properties dotted around the lake, peppering in some historical and pop-culture factoids, like how the idyllic Villa Balbianello was featured in the Star Wars prequel films.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
The Department of Safety and Security also increased patrols near the waterfront, and there is improved lighting and signage around the swimming docks.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Constructing Shiz’s grandeur was a combination of exteriors such as the water tank, arrival docks and the entrance to the university.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Nov. 2024
Advertisement The state agreed to demolish and replace outdated docks while upgrading ferry boats to accommodate people in wheelchairs and those with impaired hearing.
—Russ Bynum and Emily Wagster Pettus, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Docks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docks. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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