harborages

noun

plural of harborage
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harborages
  1. ports
  2. shelters
  3. anchorages
  4. refuges
  5. harbors
  6. sanctuaries
  7. havens
  8. retreats
Noun
  • West Coast gateways gained share, while several East and Gulf Coast ports recorded declines.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ossoff demands Collins account for Iran war Discussion about tariffs and trade at Georgia's ports became a launching point for Ossoff to mention the war with Iran.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ports
Noun
  • If able to scale, this technique could be used to build shelters and other structures for future long-term human missions to the planet.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One of the shelters available during recent alerts is a modernised facility beneath the premises of municipal bus operator MPK in Lublin.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of shelters
Noun
  • The length of the suspension bridge is 8,614 feet, including anchorages, according to the bridge authority.
    — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • More than 139 container vessels resided in the port’s outer anchorages as of Thursday morning, Seko said.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of anchorages
Noun
  • Bring your binoculars, and see for yourself at these eight wildlife preserves and refuges.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While low flows continue to persist in sections of the Colorado River, cold tributaries, deeper-water refuges in narrow canyon reaches, and larger pools provide cool refuges for fish.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of refuges
Noun
  • For all other beaches and harbors, shallow and minor sea-water flooding can impact beaches and walkways.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Foreign governments are racing to gain access to African harbors.
    — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of harbors
Noun
  • Think of the property's 62 rooms as sophisticated sanctuaries—modern, sleek, and intimate—done up in a palette of earth tones punctuated with pops of maroon and warm yellow, dark wood and leather.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Not all portions of Grand Traverse County are open to deer hunting and some whitetails are able to grow old in those sanctuaries.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • From mountain retreats to waterfront havens, these beautiful spots are a balm for your physical and mental health.
    — Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of havens
Noun
  • Wellness travelers tend to spend more per trip than the average tourist, and gut-health retreats can come with some eye-popping price tags.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Gut health has become a major wellness focus, and the retreats built around it now span from hundreds of dollars to experiences valued at up to $20,000.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of retreats
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