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
Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
There are currently only six vessels berthed at both ports, three at each, according to Nolan.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 to earn the berth into the final.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Noun
In addition to the interior amenities, the estate features an array of waterfront offerings, including a 51-foot yacht currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a coveted 60-foot slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
There are currently only six vessels berthed at both ports, three at each, according to Nolan.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Verb
So, as the Mariners strive for a postseason berth, Raleigh’s team-friendly contract could leave the team in a position to take in higher contract assets.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Chelsea defeated Fluminense 2-0 to earn the berth into the final.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
Noun
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The Lake County school district has 35 positions funded with that federal money, and the Osceola County school district could have lost $6 million.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The group fully acknowledges the privilege of being in the position to take an extended break.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Four tall ships will dock in the Detroit River for the public to see and board.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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This does help to keep the iPadOS dock a bit tidier, an important thing to consider for 10- to 11-inch screens used by the vast majority of iPads.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This undated photo shows the Bei Diao 996, a catamaran-type research vessel, moored at a port.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Conjuring an idyllic real-life setting, the colored gozzos — the archetypal Italian wooden boats that appear in the campaign images — are placed on the beach and moored off the coast through July 13, while a dedicated platform with Prada branding stands at sea.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The 134,000-square-foot building is anchored by the U.S. Forest Service's eastern regional office.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The projects awarded generous budgets are often anchored by existing IP (see: Disney’s constant stream of live-action remakes, endless Jurassic Park sequels or HBO’s Harry Potter reboot).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Empty shelves are reserved for displays of British soccer memorabilia that the owner, Andrew Mason, says has been tied up in customs for several weeks.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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One person may have a big chunk of assets in liquid cash, giving them plenty of spending power, while the other has the bulk of their wealth tied up in retirement accounts.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Verb
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The actor appeared to have been trying to ground himself, while Kirby, who has also been filmed initiating some of the physical contact herself, has only spoken positively about Pascal and has not indicated any discomfort with his actions.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Layer in woven jute or sisal rugs for grounding texture without overpowering the space.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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