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
Philly joins national movement Frustration and outcry over the United States’ low acceptance rates of Central American asylum-seekers sparked Philadelphia’s sanctuary movement.
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Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the family's attorneys, Paschal Nwokocha, previously told PEOPLE that Liam’s family entered the country legally in 2024 as asylum seekers at a border crossing in Brownsville, Texas through the CBP One app.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
People can qualify for benefits under the federal law if they were granted asylum, admitted as a refugee or are recognized as a victim of human trafficking, for example.
—Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Suri said ports of entries were overwhelmed with asylum seekers, including not always having enough food or shelter to house them.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Menika Dirkson, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
One of the family's attorneys, Paschal Nwokocha, previously told PEOPLE that Liam’s family entered the country legally in 2024 as asylum seekers at a border crossing in Brownsville, Texas through the CBP One app.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
People can qualify for benefits under the federal law if they were granted asylum, admitted as a refugee or are recognized as a victim of human trafficking, for example.
—Alejandro Serrano The Texas Tribune, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Suri said ports of entries were overwhelmed with asylum seekers, including not always having enough food or shelter to house them.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
Noun
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Seek refuge at rest areas or protected spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Volunteer Kathy Smith said the shelter, which was founded 72 years ago, is in desperate need of help.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Their first day included a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital (which Prince Harry's mom, Princess Diana, also visited in 1985) and a solo engagement for Meghan at a women's shelter.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its Adaptive Active Noise Canceling creates a private sanctuary in the loudest crowds, while its 40-hour battery life ensures your soundtrack doesn't cut out mid-scene.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus is a 2 row midsize luxury SUV that focuses as a sanctuary on wheels experience, rather than aggressive performance.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set against the eerie backdrop of a remote forest in Germany, the story follows a group of young Americans from the beauty and fashion industry attending a wellness retreat.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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As the president of the National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund, Kica faces pressure with steadiness, rather than retreat.—
Jess Morales Rocketto,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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