Thesaurus results for HARBORAGE

harborage

noun

ˈhär-bə-rij

Definition of harborage

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 The combination of food debris and moisture in these containers can provide safe harborage, says Benson. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage. — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023

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Noun

Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

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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There’s no spa or fitness center—wellness here comes in the form of fresh ocean air, bike rides, and harbor walks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
This included fresh bodies of water like Collect Pond in Lower Manhattan and massive oyster beds along the harbor’s more than 500 miles of shoreline, both cared for and relied on by the Indigenous Lenape peoples.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

Consider helping at an animal shelter, mentoring someone, working with a local arts organization, supporting a food pantry, or volunteering at community events.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Nearly 19,000 homes were still without electricity and more than 9,000 people were staying in the roughly 400 shelters, where power sources were being added to provide air conditioning.

— CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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This is a major escalation for the kingdom, which had re-routed much of its oil exports through Red Sea ports as the Strait of Hormuz remains paralyzed.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
With his plans for the summer nixed, Tony lifts a handful of cash from his dad’s wallet and impulsively follows Nancy to the former fishing port on the tip of Cape Cod.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 July 2026

Definition of port

Noun

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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