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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
There are no sleeping berths on board, and only a small drawing room that has been converted to a kitchen, so the car is best for smaller groups planning day trips or hotel stays throughout a longer journey.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
This would increase confidence in the spacecraft's propulsion system and provide the data NASA and partner space agencies need to clear the vehicle to approach and berth with the station on its second flight.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Remember that his predecessor, Brandon Staley, used his starters at Denver in Week 18 with a playoff berth secured in January 2023, only to have receiver Mike Williams suffer a small fracture in his back that kept him out of the playoff opener.
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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.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for berth
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Government positions, especially during the era of political patronage, was a common means of employment.—
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For interpolation tasks, where object stiffness fell within the training range, the system reduced position errors by at least 40 percent and force errors by 34 percent.—
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This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.—
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The island is within eyeshot of the boat dock for Miller Ferry.—
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But again, as of late, Jalen has been doing a great job of making plays for us.—
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The TikTok guy will even teach you how to use the tools required for the job.—
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There’s your smiling face, forever moored in the Before.—
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According to experts, the fact that these two carriers are moored at the same base likely signals attempted integration between the two ships.—
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Led by chef Henry Wesley, the menu leans into French technique and theatrical presentation while staying anchored in regional ingredients.—
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He is denied both the company of the living and the serenity of death, a lost, delirious soul who fails to anchor himself anywhere.—
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That figure would make Venezuela the government entity with the ninth-most money tied up in the original cryptocurrency, just behind North Korea.—
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Even the luxury giant Chanel is reacting to the situation and is said to have pulled inventory out of a total of eight Saks and Neiman’s stores to avoid having its goods tied up in the bankruptcy process.—
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Romance takes on a confident, playful tone in January, inviting you to have fun while staying grounded.—
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Having something familiar to read, especially during turbulence or delays, can be grounding and comforting.—
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“Berth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/berth. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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