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
The news conference took place on the same day as her asylum hearing in immigration court.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Baur said immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, or people applying for TPS or applying for asylum, are also eligible for a REAL ID under federal law.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Of the roughly 985,000 migrants who used the app, many were often permitted to seek asylum and given a temporary work authorization.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Inciarte, Escalona and their child entered the U.S. last year seeking asylum, and surrendered to authorities who separated the three of them, Inciarte told ABC News.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 May 2025
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
Baur said immigrants with Temporary Protected Status, or people applying for TPS or applying for asylum, are also eligible for a REAL ID under federal law.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Of the roughly 985,000 migrants who used the app, many were often permitted to seek asylum and given a temporary work authorization.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 6 May 2025
Inciarte, Escalona and their child entered the U.S. last year seeking asylum, and surrendered to authorities who separated the three of them, Inciarte told ABC News.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
Noun
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The Princess of Wales, 43, who recently shared how nature has become a refuge during her cancer recovery, has passed on that love to her only daughter.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Societal-level cooperation Boyd and Wilson have written extensively about how island communities and nations could serve as refuges during global catastrophes—an idea that many of the world’s wealthiest people support.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Quite a bit of work for a shelter already over capacity for housing dogs.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The shelter, known as the Justice Residences, is part of Mercy Culture’s Justice Reform ministry that combats human trafficking.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
Noun
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On Tiritiri Matangi Island, regenerative tourism takes center stage Tiritiri Matangi Island, a sanctuary off the coast of Auckland, is a showcase of regenerative tourism.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Dark Sky International, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting natural darkness, has been fighting to conserve these dwindling celestial sanctuaries for more than 30 years.—
Michael D'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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