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as in anchorage
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the city boasts one of the best deepwater harborages on the Atlantic coast
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the only harborage from the storm was a lone pine tree, which looked like it could get hit by lightning any minute
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Recent Examples of harborage
Look for hidden sources of moisture that provide harborage for them and correct the problem, says Benson.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023
In addition to food, roaches need harborage to thrive.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023
In addition to food, roaches need harborage to thrive.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harborage
Noun
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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O’Brien advised them to build a large, permanent air-force base, and to keep frigates on rotation in the Nuuk harbor, as a deterrent to the Russian and Chinese navies.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Situated in a bustling port city with strong transpacific trade networks, Chinese cooks had access to familiar ingredients and prepared comforting dishes for their own communities.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The 10th edition is the first 10-year-old release (and the oldest to date), made from a mash bill of several different types of barley and matured in wine, port, sherry, and ex-bourbon casks, along with the Garry oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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This space is a quiet sanctuary for a bride on a deeply sacred occasion.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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On May 17, flames ripped through the church, leaving the sanctuary in ruins and destroying its iconic steeple.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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His home is — was — more than three blocks from the wide creek that runs along the backside of this seaside summer retreat near Savannah.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Turn your balcony into a stylish outdoor retreat with smart layout ideas, furniture picks, and plant recommendations that make the most of every square foot.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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“Harborage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harborage. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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