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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
CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The original sculpture of Columbus was dumped into the harbor in 2020 amid civil unrest after the deaths of George Floyd and other Black people by police violence that year.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Even the most die-hard anti-American cleric in the Iranian political system did not harbor illusions that Iran could defeat the United States in conventional ways.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
House of Delegates member Nino Mangione, who was involved in efforts to recover the statue from Baltimore's harbor, celebrated the decision to feature it in such a prominent new location.
—CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The original sculpture of Columbus was dumped into the harbor in 2020 amid civil unrest after the deaths of George Floyd and other Black people by police violence that year.
—Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
The war began after several rounds of airstrikes and cross-border skirmishes, stemming from Pakistani claims that the Afghan government was harboring terrorists who used the country as a base to launch attacks against Pakistan.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026
Even the most die-hard anti-American cleric in the Iranian political system did not harbor illusions that Iran could defeat the United States in conventional ways.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
Noun
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The MacBook Neo has that same port, plus a 10Gbps USB Type-C port behind it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia said its Samref refinery in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu was hit.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hyde Park residents and advocates fear an Army Corps erosion plan to protect the lakefront could harm the rare natural refuge in Hyde Park.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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If unable to reach a secure shelter, either crouch down in your car, covering your head, or abandon the vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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When Shahed drones first appeared in autumn 2022, Ukraine had few ways to stop them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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View this post on Instagram Montijo and Ariston Ripoyla, who is also a b-boy breakdancer, have a passion for art, especially in uplifting local Stockton artists.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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That structure would need to house not only police vehicles but the personal autos of department personnel.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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University officials hope to lift that restriction and possibly replace the six houses with academic buildings to complement the Summit Classroom Building, formerly McNeely Hall, at Summit Avenue and Finn Street, which houses the School of Nursing.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Becca’s life is pretty sheltered, and having a boyfriend is really exciting for her.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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According to a source with direct knowledge of the journey planning, Precious Shipping instructed the captain to leave anchorage some time around midnight.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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That's the definition of what's prohibited by sanctuary.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Framed by geometric breeze blocks that evoke classic midcentury cool, the patio offers a stylish sanctuary for evening relaxation, featuring a fringed hammock and cozy rattan seating.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers have been briefed by the State Department and the Pentagon in a classified setting, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Armed Services Committee have yet to hold hearings on the war.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors say Agee allegedly held the teen at his home in the 19400 block of Lindsay Street on Detroit's west side.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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