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as in harbor
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
this picturesque cove is one of the most popular havens on all of the cape for weekend yachtsmen
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the cross-country skiers hoped desperately to find a cave, as a haven from the blizzard
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Recent Examples of haven
Meanwhile, the value of the US dollar has been falling — another sign investors are shying away from what has historically been the market’s safe haven.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Rinks are their church, dining room, daycare center, date night spot, therapist’s office and a haven for youth.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
This room was a makeup haven that, set the stage for the looks that will carry these women into the next chapter of their lives.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Not to mention the city itself turning to a haven of pro wrestling throughout the entire week leading up to the event.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Rinks are their church, dining room, daycare center, date night spot, therapist’s office and a haven for youth.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
This room was a makeup haven that, set the stage for the looks that will carry these women into the next chapter of their lives.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
Not to mention the city itself turning to a haven of pro wrestling throughout the entire week leading up to the event.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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So at the end of 1773, a group of Bostonians tossed the tea overboard into the harbor.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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If a cell harbors many black morphogens, for example, and a neighboring cell harbors few of them, then the molecules strive to move such that they are distributed as evenly as possible.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2025
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Albert Schweitzer, meanwhile, transformed its Cholera Treatment Center into a refuge for those fleeing the violence and after helping Mirebalais’ doctors and nurses flee, provided meals and housing.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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And further, global investors may feel less inclined to automatically choose the U.S. as their refuge.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Upon reaching New York ports, gaining citizenship was as simple as declaring allegiance to the now-defunct Tammany Hall, the centuries-long Democratic political machine.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, separate wings or private suites offer peaceful retreats.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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For this latest reinvention into a 44-room retreat, interior decorator and antique dealer Marie-Christine Mecoen paid tribute to the château’s former owners (which include a Scottish lord and wealthy French silk merchants) with subtle touches.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the incident, Havel was delivering a notice that alerted offshore residents about his agency’s transition plan that aimed to clear the anchorage of derelict vessels.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage provides shelter to wintering birds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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That someone ended up being Gary, who only shared his first name, a volunteer who paid a visit to the shelter back in October.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The spectacular Drawing Room, which is a second-floor lobby and sanctuary looking out on the lake, feels like the ornate library of a gentleman’s club, with wooden columns, fireplaces, work tables, and reading nooks.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of The Edition The Miami Beach Edition is somehow both a sanctuary and a social haven: their spacious guest rooms are adorned in warm calming neutrals and pale woods, many with balconies that look over the ocean.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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