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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
They were denied their first berth in the Elite Eight since 2002, when that squad captured the school’s first and only national championship.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Yang Ming Mobility was berthed at Ningbo’s Beilun Phase 3 Terminal when a container exploded Friday, sending a vast plume of flames and smoke into the air.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Noun
The sprint to the finish continues at 1 p.m. Sunday when Florida closes its three-game homestand against the Montreal Canadiens (33-30-9), one of nine games over this 10-game stretch against teams still in the hunt for a postseason berth (including two more with Toronto and one with Tampa).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
They were denied their first berth in the Elite Eight since 2002, when that squad captured the school’s first and only national championship.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
This is a major difference from just one month ago, The Business Standard said, when cargo ships could typically berth at the port within a day of arriving at the outer anchorage.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
The Yang Ming Mobility was berthed at Ningbo’s Beilun Phase 3 Terminal when a container exploded Friday, sending a vast plume of flames and smoke into the air.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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Hooper’s win over Guida and his matchup on Saturday position him to become something of a legend killer.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Auto repair still cheaper than a new car Also, LaFontaine Automotive Group is in a unique position to help mitigate supply challenges for others.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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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
Noun
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Known for his throwback style, Jones Jr. was an unapologetic supporter of political nepotism and made no bones about helping friends and family get state jobs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Focused on Alzheimer’s and other dementia research, the worker is among thousands who abruptly lost their jobs in the Trump administration’s federal workforce purge.—
Primary care physicians,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Outside were a pair of lounge chairs moored in a few inches of water.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Lynch invited 11 of his closest people to join him on his formidable yacht, moored in the Mediterranean just off a little fishing village near Palermo.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
19 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Cutting and fitting new stair components, including stringers and treads. Installing the new stairs and ensuring they are securely anchored.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Art Fry thought of using the adhesive as a way to temporarily anchor something — in his case, a bookmark, to a piece of paper or page in a book.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He’s been too tied up to acknowledge her or see her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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He was previously found tied up outside during an ice storm in Arkansas.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Leadership must be obvious, grounded, and strong in a corporate setting formed by unrelenting pressure, unanticipated obstacles, and growing expectations.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rift-cut oak cabinetry, wood floors, and stone surfaces ground the space, while Fleetwood high-performance glazing and a custom steel fireplace add a touch of modernity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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