as in anchorage
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the cruise ship stops at each port for one night only
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Recent Examples of port
While the port of Baltimore and many businesses have recovered economically, traffic congestion remains a major issue for commuters and businesses.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The left side also holds an HDMI monitor port and an audio jack, while the right adds a USB 3.2 Type-A port and a mini (wedge) security lock slot.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth will make its Seattle debut in June, offering 11 roundtrip cruises to Alaska, per the port.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
In World War II, Russia relied on material support from the Allies and was largely blockaded within its Baltic Sea and Black Sea ports.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
The left side also holds an HDMI monitor port and an audio jack, while the right adds a USB 3.2 Type-A port and a mini (wedge) security lock slot.
—PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth will make its Seattle debut in June, offering 11 roundtrip cruises to Alaska, per the port.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
In World War II, Russia relied on material support from the Allies and was largely blockaded within its Baltic Sea and Black Sea ports.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
Noun
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As of Thursday morning, six vessels were at the outer anchorage, with 11 loading and unloading boxes at the port jetties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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But instead of the familiar green hillside backdrop of the old open-air stadium, the new South Stand is framed by a sweeping glass curtain wall that offers panoramic views of the harbor and the Hong Kong skyline.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Then, hop in a boat across Valletta’s glittering harbor to Fort St. Angelo, which doubled as the show’s dungeons of the Red Keep.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
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The basin sits on a dock, the stainless steel bowl snaps on top of the basin for easy cleaning and refilling, and the basin holds 130 milliliters in the bowl at all times in case of power outage.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Ellis Creek Photography A 150-foot tidal dock boasts canoe and water sport platforms.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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