moored

[moord] / mʊərd /

ADJECTIVE

stationary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

immobile motionless parked stagnant static

WEAK

anchored at a standstill inert nailed nailed down pat permanent stable standing stock-still unmoving

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active mobile moving

WEAK

restless unfixed unsteady

Example Sentences

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The futures contracts aren’t moored to any underlying equity stake in the company.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Earlier this week, the Green Party admitted that Polanski may have failed to pay council tax while living in a houseboat moored in an east London marina.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Storm Erminio has flooded streets, closed some schools and moored ferries.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Momentarily moored, wherever it was, he was able to wonder about Amanda.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig

moored

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