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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Both players struggled in 2024 and did not finish high enough in the FedEx Cup standings to automatically claim a berth.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 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 Haskell Indian Nations University women’s basketball team’s surprising berth in the NAIA national tournament appears to have inspired other student-athletes at the school.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
Both players struggled in 2024 and did not finish high enough in the FedEx Cup standings to automatically claim a berth.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 4 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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Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tomas Soucek has added six goals from his midfield position.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The four crew members are expected to dock with the space station around 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The five-bedroom home faces open water deep enough to dock large boats and yachts—a rarity in the community where most properties face shallower channels.—
Mary Forgione,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The danger was obvious at Villa Park, but Justin did a better job of heading the danger away against Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium just before Christmas… … until Wolves gathered up the second ball and Nelson Semedo clipped another high ball back into the box.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Requiring job applicants to declare their marital and childbearing status has long been seen as a way for Chinese employers to avoid hiring women who plan to get married or have children in the near future.—
Kloe Zheng,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sportfishing boats are moored along the Barron River, and tour boats set off on excursions through the Ten Thousand Islands each morning.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Fishing vessels are moored amid ice at the harbor in Nuuk, Greenland, on the eve of legislative elections.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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It is anchored by Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s and a high-end section on the second floor, where Balenciaga will be located, which includes Bulgari, Prada, Gucci, Tiffany, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent and Burberry.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Carothers Carothers The living room is anchored by a fireplace.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dogs are often tied up with heavy logging chains and are positioned in sight of other canines, but not close enough to reach them.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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So many loose threads with Colton were tied up in this finale.—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Working closely with theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, Nolan ensures that Interstellar remains scientifically grounded while still pushing the limits of cinematic imagination.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The resolution also did not appear to be grounded on district data for such topics as suspension rates, graduation rates, attendance or use of mental health support, Agnew said.—
Keri Brenner,
The Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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