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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 paradox that the lush and peaceful surroundings also harbored the violent history of enslavement offered visiting artists further nuance for contemplation.
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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
Pakistan’s government, which had described last Sunday’s airstrikes as an attack on militants harbored in the area, described Thursday’s Afghan attack as unprovoked, and dismissed claims that army posts had been captured.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
But federal law enforcement documents obtained by CNN suggest her son harbored dark secrets.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
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
Pakistan’s government, which had described last Sunday’s airstrikes as an attack on militants harbored in the area, described Thursday’s Afghan attack as unprovoked, and dismissed claims that army posts had been captured.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
But federal law enforcement documents obtained by CNN suggest her son harbored dark secrets.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbored
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Noah Everly had a home run and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Cooper, who had five sacks among 41 tackles last season, played inside and outside for the Toreros.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The two bells originally housed in two bell towers at the church.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The organization sheltered 137 guests, including 21 children, and housed 38 individuals in stable living situations.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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As one commentator notes, they were sheltered for sure but not entirely sequestered — they were classically trained, knew what pop music was, and Dot, in particular was a big fan of Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 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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Uber’s website says service animals must be accommodated in compliance with applicable accessibility laws and the company’s service animal policy, which says there are no exceptions due to allergies, religious objections, or a fear of animals.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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Writers accommodated the skimmer.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bell-Dereske pointed out some seedlings strategically located in moist and protected spots to give them maximum chance to survive.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Graduate students in tie-dye shirts worked under fume hoods; on the glass that protected them from chemicals, synthesis reactions were scribbled in black marker.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Funds advised by Permira, as well as other existing shareholders including Carlyle, retained a minority investment in the firm.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bullet lodged in his hip, below his bullet-proof vest, striking an artery and causing massive internal bleeding.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another bullet, lodged in the head, appeared to have been fired after the president had already died.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Harbored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbored. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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