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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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as in housed
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in sheltered
to be or provide a shelter for
the little cabin is harbored from the wind by a thick growth of pines
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Recent Examples of harbored
The team harbored a zany obsession over nicknaming one another for heavy-metal stars and other teen music idols.
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Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
La Foce, a beautiful estate owned by the Origo family, who cultivated the gardens and harbored partisans during the Second World War, is a 15-minute drive away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The paradox that the lush and peaceful surroundings also harbored the violent history of enslavement offered visiting artists further nuance for contemplation.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Whatever hopes Timothée Chalamet may have harbored to leave the controversy over his recent ballet and opera comments behind have just been dashed.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
Around that time, Teddy started training with Ron Veal, who counts Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields as clients, and harbored dreams of college football.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In the end, the proposal backfired, as residents who harbored little interest in black flags began hoisting them as an assertion of their freedom of speech.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
If Deerfield fans harbored any doubts Friday night, Tommy Donahue dispelled them eventually.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
But any comeback hopes Brooklyn harbored were dashed by the Spurs, who finished the quarter with a 104-84 lead.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
La Foce, a beautiful estate owned by the Origo family, who cultivated the gardens and harbored partisans during the Second World War, is a 15-minute drive away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
The paradox that the lush and peaceful surroundings also harbored the violent history of enslavement offered visiting artists further nuance for contemplation.
—Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Whatever hopes Timothée Chalamet may have harbored to leave the controversy over his recent ballet and opera comments behind have just been dashed.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
Around that time, Teddy started training with Ron Veal, who counts Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields as clients, and harbored dreams of college football.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
In the end, the proposal backfired, as residents who harbored little interest in black flags began hoisting them as an assertion of their freedom of speech.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
If Deerfield fans harbored any doubts Friday night, Tommy Donahue dispelled them eventually.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
But any comeback hopes Brooklyn harbored were dashed by the Spurs, who finished the quarter with a 104-84 lead.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbored
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Smith had some hot and cold moments, striking out eight while walking five in 3 2/3 scoreless innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City has had an earnings tax since the 1960s, but voters have been required to renew the tax every five years following a state ballot initiative in 2010.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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The attraction debuted last May in the building that previously housed the Wild Arctic simulator attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The buildings housed monks' cells, ovens, kitchens and storage areas.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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There were no injuries to anyone sheltered in the Applebee's kitchen with McKenzie.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Oakland accommodated more than 1,000 private aircraft during Super Bowl week, Skantz said.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The guests were accommodated at Denarau hotels, per Blue Lagoon Cruises.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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There was a brief red-carpet ceremony to welcome Vance at PAF Air Base Nur Khan, which was protected by heavy security.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This inland route, protected from sea storms and pirates, enabled travelers to journey safely up and down the coast as if on a modern interstate highway.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing impact of doxing Although Sheikali retained his job and certification, the campaign's impact is not over.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Throughout her time in public life, Dhillon has retained that posture of elite dissent.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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