Thesaurus results for HARBORAGES

harborages

noun

plural of harborage

as in ports

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 shelters

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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Noun

The ministry also said that its forces overnight continued to strike Ukrainian ports and vessels delivering cargo for the armed forces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Since the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has rerouted much of its oil exports through Red Sea ports such as Yanbu.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

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Raymond’s complaint alleges Miranda continued taking dogs and collecting fees from shelters while killing some of the animals already in his care and, in some cases, falsely reporting that they had been adopted.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
People need to figure out what is out there, from emergency shelters to passport agencies.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

Navily gives us reviews of anchorages and where to clear customs.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of anchorages

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Such spaces create temporary refuges from the digital stream, and allow habits of slowness, concentration, and absorption to become socially reinforced.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Two mountain refuges sit high on the plateau, giving hikers the option to spend the night surrounded by Olympus' alpine scenery.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of refuges

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Jetties are long barriers often constructed of boulders or concrete at inlets or harbors to keep navigation channels open, while groins are shorter and often are built on open beaches to stop erosion and widen the sand area.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Yet despite sitting on one of the world’s largest natural harbors, Falmouth remains a relatively small player in the British cruise industry.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of harbors

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But Beijing’s recent push into high-value manufacturing poses a direct threat to those countries’ economic strategies, setting the stage for a wave of protectionism even in traditional havens of free trade.

— Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Administration officials say New York Democrats allow havens for immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of havens

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The Selling Sunset–style beach retreats span up to nearly 11,000 square feet, featuring double-height living spaces and kitchenettes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Upscale retreats are being designed to blend seamlessly into some of the African country’s most remote environments; being hard to find offers the ultimate in exclusivity.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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