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 number of Chinese asylum seekers arriving via the southern border has surged since the pandemic.
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Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Those in civilian clothes head west, looking for Border Patrol officers to hand themselves in and request asylum, the couple said.
—David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The measure, unveiled in February as the 2024 election cycle was just heating up, would have provided $20 billion to add hundreds more Border Patrol agents and to hire thousands of additional officers to evaluate asylum claims.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The record highs were driven partially by the increase in the number of immigrant families and asylum seekers in New York City, according to the report.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Those in civilian clothes head west, looking for Border Patrol officers to hand themselves in and request asylum, the couple said.
—David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
The measure, unveiled in February as the 2024 election cycle was just heating up, would have provided $20 billion to add hundreds more Border Patrol agents and to hire thousands of additional officers to evaluate asylum claims.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Between the lines: The record highs were driven partially by the increase in the number of immigrant families and asylum seekers in New York City, according to the report.
—April Rubin, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
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Officials have evacuated more than two dozen of the condos, leaving many residents seeking refuge.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Advocates say the work has become more urgent after the reelection of former President Donald Trump, who in the past has demonstrated hostile views toward the LGBTQ+ population, which makes up a large portion of homeless youth seeking refuge in Illinois and, more specifically, Chicago.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
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The camp includes field trips to museums and fun, interactive activities at the shelter.Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
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Over the past two years, Denver has provided assistance to more than 40,000 migrants, offering shelter or transportation to other destinations.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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The lionesses were first evacuated from an area in Eastern Ukraine affected by heavy shelling in 2022 and moved to an animal sanctuary in Belgium after traveling through Kyiv and Poland.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The nonprofit animal sanctuary is located on their 200-acre property in Pine City.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bobby had given me and my husband, Rob, the thumbs-up sign and a huge grin upon taking off from the glamping-style retreat.Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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Luxury brands have taken note, aligning their identities with the wellness movement to appeal to consumers who view health as the ultimate status symbol, and opening luxury spas and retreats.Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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