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as in port
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the tanker stayed in Boston harbor three days to undergo repairs
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
seeking a harbor from the drenching rain, we unfortunately chose a bank where a robbery was taking place
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as in to have
to keep in one's mind or heart
he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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Recent Examples of harbor
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Neither JetBlue nor Frontier harbor balance sheets strong enough to absorb the heavy debt baggage Spirit is carrying.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But that confidence could harbor false hope, says Kelly Richardson, principal of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for offering community association advice, and a monthly contributing writer to the Southern California News Group.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The site, located near Aegina’s modern northwest harbor, was under continuous excavation last year, with the jewelry hoard marking one of the season’s highlights, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Neither JetBlue nor Frontier harbor balance sheets strong enough to absorb the heavy debt baggage Spirit is carrying.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Stuttgart and Hoffenheim were on 57 points, two ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, which still harbors its own hopes of Champions League qualification.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
But that confidence could harbor false hope, says Kelly Richardson, principal of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for offering community association advice, and a monthly contributing writer to the Southern California News Group.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
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With its dense transportation network and proximity to major ports, New York has become a prime target.—
Chris Spear,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That day, six medium-sized speedboats, belonging to drug traffickers or smugglers, had sought refuge from a storm among the breakwaters and docks of the port.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mystic provided an annual refuge for girls still searching for independence, and many who had spent time at Mystic felt relief to see the camp remain in family hands with a new generation of Eastlands.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Oystershell scale refers to small insects, resembling their namesake in appearance, that take refuge on lilac bark.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Given the risks and the uncertainty around all aspects of the war, Kashkari said the Fed may even have to raise rates.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Plummer even had time to throw, as the offensive line held up in protection and kept the quarterback upright then entire game.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Housing advocates maintain the policy kept families housed, noting a significant spike in evictions after the moratorium ended.—
Michael Casey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Most were last housed within just a few miles of here.—
Zeynep Portway,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Targeted again almost immediately, Shuji is rescued by detective Soma Ryosuke (Takahashi Issey), who turns to former television journalist Yarimizu Nanao (Saitoh Takumi) for help sheltering him.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed Eastland family members, including three of Dick Eastland’s sons, on the plan to shelter in place.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Touska will be taken to an anchorage or port for inspection or valuation, Schuster said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The whole thing feels more like a seaside sanctuary for people who’ve outgrown the noise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The results leave St Pauli in 16th and in the relative sanctuary of the play-off place, with Wolfsburg one point behind and Heidenheim still bottom, four points further back.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Carl Wilson held a lead Tuesday night in the special election for a City Council seat on Manhattan’s West Side against Lindsey Boylan, in what has shaped up as a proxy battle in the ongoing power struggle between Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The conspiracy charge holds a maximum sentence of life in federal prison, while the kidnapping charge is punishable by up to 20 years.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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