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
ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The 11th seed in its region, Texas is looking for its first Sweet 16 berth since 2023.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Illinois improved to 10-10 in this tournament, and this was the Fighting Illini's third berth in four years under coach Green and 11th all-time.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
The 11th seed in its region, Texas is looking for its first Sweet 16 berth since 2023.
—American Statesman Sports Desk, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Dockworkers were unloading shipping containers from another vessel that was berthed at Pier G before the incident, with truck drivers moving containers to and from the terminal.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The average waiting time to berth over the past week has been 1.38 days, down from a 1.48 day average the week prior, but up from a one-day average two weeks earlier.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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The lifeguard position in Aurora pays $17 per hour and requires a flexible schedule.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In motions filed in federal court by both the village and Miami-Dade County, attorneys argued that the suit should be dismissed because the village had not taken a final position on the issue before Megladon filed suit.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Whether the tanker is allowed to dock, turned away or intercepted at sea could shape not only Cuba’s immediate energy outlook, but also the broader balance of power playing out across the region.—
Antonio MarÃa Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prior to that mission, Artemis 3 astronauts aboard the Orion capsule are due to meet and dock in 2027 in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile Angie is class president, has won a full scholarship to college, stars in the school musicals, has two jobs; no drugs, alcohol or smoking.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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That includes donations from the labor union for air traffic controllers, whose jobs are not impacted by this partial shutdown but who understand the strain of working without pay from full government closures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The barge was moored about 25 miles northwest of Ketchikan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Small ships like this one remain one of the most effective—and intimate—ways of accessing the twists and turns of the Amazon Basin, allowing vessels to moor in remote riverine communities and forests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The primary retreat anchors dual bathrooms, a private salon and an oversized dressing room.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Formed in Southern California in 2011, the group built its following on a genre-blurring sound that mixes alternative rock, indie pop and hip-hop influences, anchored by frontman Jesse Rutherford’s brooding vocals.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The girls danced and sang to Taylor Swift blaring through speakers, their ponytails tied up with red sparkly ribbons and their small hands waving shiny pom-poms as their giggles filled the football field.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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That case is currently tied up in appeals courts.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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If successful, the X-59 could pave the way for faster cross-country travel without the disruptive noise that grounded earlier supersonic ambitions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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