seaport

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Recent Examples of seaport Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in March, drafted a letter to Trump offering the U.S. exclusive access to air bases and seaports, which reignited tensions between the government of Somalia and the breakaway region of Somaliland, the Associated Press reported. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025 The shift runs counter to moves the retailer made during the Covid-19 pandemic, when supply chain congestion snarled activity at seaports worldwide. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025 Key West Historic Seaport Key West’s old seaport is a gem: a waterfront harborwalk with shopping and dining in the middle of a marina that features fishing charters, sunset-sailing catamarans and tall ships. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 One woman in Berdiansk, a seaport captured by Russia in 2022, said the city was slowly recovering, though few original residents remained. Kim Barker, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seaport
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Noun
  • These canals have porous walls that allow water to seep into the ground and refill area aquifers while also regulating flow to prevent runoff.
    Sofia Perez, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • La Isla is worth a visit, even if only for a bit of window shopping or a break from the beach; the twists and turns of its canals and walkways that sit alongside the Nichupté Lagoon are quite pretty.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The fleet is split between two home ports on the East and West Coasts.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
  • Through Labor Day, the new private enclave will welcome 15 Carnival ships from eight home ports on more than 80 visits.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • The brand’s signature high-definition cardigans came depicting Hawaiian islands and secluded bays, making for beautiful pieces that could double as wearable postcards.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 July 2025
  • Daytime options also include 45-minute bay cruises aboard Pilot, which are $10 extra with purchase of general admission at 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The other Emmy nominations for The Last of Us include best production design, casting, picture editing, contemporary makeup, prosthetic makeup, music supervision, nonfiction short (for a making-of documentary), sound editing, sound mixing and special visual effects.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
  • Captured on these tracks are not just his original songs, but also the sounds of his then-toddlers, doors creaking open, and unplanned commentary from the musician.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • With 17 miles of sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, there are plenty of budget-conscious activities for visitors.
    Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2025
  • Newsom insists that the project is needed to increase the reliability of delta water deliveries as climate change alters Sierra snowpack runoff and the sea level rises, making the vast estuary more salty.
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Some tankers are steering away from the strait anyway.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 June 2025
  • The final decision about Iran's response will be made by Khamenei; the parliament's vote to close the strait merely advises him of the option to pursue.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • Monthly, check the inlet cover, drain outlet, and hose for clogs, and clean or replace the filter as needed.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
  • When an inlet on Haugen's street fills, a trapdoor opens and dumps the contents into a 20-inch steel tube below the street.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • Unlike some other lines, Sea Cloud’s ships can sail into ports that are off limits to others.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • In the Annex, which borders the port and airport, the average PM2.5 level was about 9.5 micrograms per cubic meter of air.
    Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025

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“Seaport.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seaport. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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