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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harborages
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As supply chains become more digital and complex, the buildings behind them have become essential infrastructure, as vital to daily life as roads, ports, and fibre networks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Environmental restoration and energy projects, roads and bridges, water and power, rail and ports, broadband for rural communities.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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And when women from shelters do try to get preventative care, they're often faced with a variety of challenges.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Montene Daniel rode the bus to the park to meet with the TaskForce for Ending Homelessness, a group that connects homeless individuals to shelters.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The beach clubs and anchorages rival those of the western Mediterranean—but without the same summer crush of crowds.—
Geoffrey Ravoire,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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And while the city is already rich in green spaces like the Jardín del Turia—Spain’s largest urban park—new biodiversity corridors in the Turia Garden and community spaces such as Jardín Trini Simó are vital green refuges during the summer heat.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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The National Wildlife Refuge System, for example, has 42 pages worth of regulations specific to individual refuges.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
18 Dec. 2025
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Soon, many harbors in Greenland may become too shallow for ship traffic.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just as with dumps on land, all kinds of waste was being disposed of in rivers, lakes and harbors.—
James Salzman,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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After years of minimalism and raw finishes, people crave comfort and warmth, especially in a post-pandemic world where homes serve as sanctuaries.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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The guest rooms skew coastal, with pale wood accents and white walls, while bathrooms are true sanctuaries, complete with soaking tubs and thick robes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, safe havens like gold sharply rallied.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Prison overseers intended the yards to be safe havens from the cutthroat prison politics that beset most main yards.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These natural springs can be enjoyed at traditional properties like Fujiya Ryokan or at modern retreats such as Amanemu, where guests have access to spa onsens and private onsen baths in every suite and villa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Harborages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harborages. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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