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
Plus, there are USB ports and air vents throughout.
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Be cautious of public charging stations: Avoid using public USB charging ports that could potentially compromise your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Using the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE: A Cornucopia of Connections
The port selection on this laptop is better than on most Chromebooks, starting with the dual USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
To get around opposition to new ports, Republicans during Trump’s first term considered but never acted on a plan to use West Coast military bases or other federal properties as fossil fuel export sites.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Be cautious of public charging stations: Avoid using public USB charging ports that could potentially compromise your device.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Using the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE: A Cornucopia of Connections
The port selection on this laptop is better than on most Chromebooks, starting with the dual USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
To get around opposition to new ports, Republicans during Trump’s first term considered but never acted on a plan to use West Coast military bases or other federal properties as fossil fuel export sites.
—Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for port
Recent Examples of Synonyms for port
Noun
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Throughout this Wild Isles cruise with St. Hilda Sea Adventures, the anchorages are in secluded sea lochs.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The waters of Security Bay, our overnight anchorage, were oily-calm and full of sea otters.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, the aircraft remained submerged in the harbor, with response teams actively assessing the scene, a Navy spokesperson said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Some of her most memorable events have included a secret reception venue, a late-night yacht party in the harbor, an extravagant mountainside 12-course meal served alfresco under the stars, and a masquerade ball complete with stilt walkers and opera singers.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to its clever tech and self-cleaning dock, the machine can run for seven weeks without human intervention.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2025
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The cantilevered rooftop deck is outfitted with a wet bar, ample seating space, and panoramic views, while a cascading terrace at the back of the house includes a shaded dining spot, a circular spa and a turquoise swimming pool, an outdoor shower, and a private dock with a boat lift.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Port.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/port. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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