as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help
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Recent Examples of asylum
Soliman's asylum status, granted in 2018, was revoked last month, leading to his detainment by ICE on July 9.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The issuance of the court's ruling means the wind-down of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians can move forward, although some affected migrants may seek asylum or other legal remedies to remain in the United States.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The proposal is also noted for increasing the funding for border security and infrastructure, while leaving less money for asylum and inclusion programs.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The issuance of the court's ruling means the wind-down of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians can move forward, although some affected migrants may seek asylum or other legal remedies to remain in the United States.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The proposal is also noted for increasing the funding for border security and infrastructure, while leaving less money for asylum and inclusion programs.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
Noun
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Footage of what initially appeared to be a man passing pillows and food down to an individual seemingly taking refuge in a storm drain has turned out to be a kitten rescue.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Video shared by Reuters and the Nippon News Network showed people taking refuge on a roof.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Dozens of organizations in Fort Lauderdale offer services and resources — food, shelter, medical care, job training, clothing — to the city’s homeless population.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the protesters processed the events that had taken place, some came to the sanctuary to pray regardless of faith: some kneeling, some on prayer mats in the back of the church.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In 2015, over 1,500 people signed a petition asking that Frankie be relocated to a sanctuary.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Amazon has made a dramatic global retreat from Google Shopping ad auctions, ending its participation across 20 international domains.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Convening later in the week for a summer policy retreat on the shores of Madison, Wisconsin, a number of leading Democratic governors have backed Newsom and any other blue state leaders who are taking an offensive position on redistricting.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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