Thesaurus results for ASYLUM

asylum

noun

ə-ˈsī-ləm

Definition of asylum

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 According to the boyfriend, the woman is in the United States legally, holds a work permit valid through 2029, and has applied for asylum. — Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The White House declined to comment on its approach to asylum. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 30 July 2026 In May, Percival directed DHS attorneys to pursue additional enforcement actions targeting fraudulent asylum claims. — Preston Mizell , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Asylum officers would then decide whether to grant asylum or refer cases to immigration court for deportation proceedings. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for asylum

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Pitcairn Island Pitcairn is British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific that was famously born from the last refuge of the Bounty mutineers, who arrived in 1789 with a small company of Tahitians.

— Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Long the purview of seedy gambling types, outdoor enthusiasts seeking refuge from high prices in nearby Lake Tahoe have descended on the city and brought with them an interest in the finer things.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of refuge

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Maurice, who took a job with a cat sanctuary in Washington after leaving the county, did not return requests for comment.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Physical restoration requires mechanical tools, but true customer devotion demands emotional sanctuary.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

Noun

Infantino attempted to frame his retreat as evidence of responsive leadership, arguing that unity must take precedence over division.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
While past British leaders have spent weekends in their local constituencies, or at the prime minister’s official Chequers country retreat, none in living memory has had a large-scale office outside London.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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