as in dock
an area of water where privately owned boats (such as yachts) are kept
Most locals kept their boats docked at the marina.
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Recent Examples of marina
Confusion over directions led a tourist couple to drive into the water at a southern South Carolina marina, police said.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Employees at a barrier island restaurant in South Carolina acted fast after an out-of-town couple confused by GPS directions drove their SUV straight into a marina.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach resident Melinda Cotton is concerned not only about the costs but that the Olympics will shift the city’s attention away from issues like policing, homelessness and the impact of climate change on the waterfront and marinas.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The club has been transformed into a five-star resort that now includes a spa, a wellness center, restaurants, and luxury residences (a superyacht marina is nearby).
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Employees at a barrier island restaurant in South Carolina acted fast after an out-of-town couple confused by GPS directions drove their SUV straight into a marina.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Long Beach resident Melinda Cotton is concerned not only about the costs but that the Olympics will shift the city’s attention away from issues like policing, homelessness and the impact of climate change on the waterfront and marinas.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The club has been transformed into a five-star resort that now includes a spa, a wellness center, restaurants, and luxury residences (a superyacht marina is nearby).
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
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Maritime employers in British Columbia will lock out more than 730 dock foremen across Canada’s West Coast ports Monday afternoon, straining activity at major ports on both sides of the country.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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The harbor had a derelict air, its large docks empty and the plaza devoid of people.Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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The left side of the SoundLink's frame houses a USB-C port, which is used for charging and USB audio.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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On July 30, tracking data showed the phone traveled to the Omani port city of Sohar, where the signal stopped.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The atypical wind direction can pose a specific risk for boats and maritime infrastructure, as harbors that are usually well protected on the leeward side of the Channel Islands are suddenly exposed to forceful gusts and waves.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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