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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
Long before the site ran scoops about members of Congress traipsing around Edinburgh Castle, a young Levin harbored political aspirations.
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Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
The team harbored a zany obsession over nicknaming one another for heavy-metal stars and other teen music idols.
—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
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
Paula Mejía, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
The team harbored a zany obsession over nicknaming one another for heavy-metal stars and other teen music idols.
—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
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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When Izzo came to the plate, Evergreen Park coach Michelle Vucsko had to make a choice.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gorka has denied belonging to the organization, which had Nazi ties during World War II, and said the medal honors his father’s escape from communism.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Quarterly commentary The changing fortunes of the refrigeration business — housed within its Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment — are indicative of what makes the Dover story easier to get behind now.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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This version of the global format housed the contestants together.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
23 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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Orban has consistently accommodated Russia and clashed with the European Union (EU).—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The deportees will be accommodated in single rooms, with two meals a day provided.—
Clement Bonnerot,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nataliia, protected by the walls of her hallway bunker, was mostly unscathed.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colbert lambasted the dinner hosts, too, suggesting Washington media protected the Bush administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cakenhagen, a café that doles out beautiful pastries; and the historic Grøften restaurant, which has retained its good vibes since 1874.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The pitching department was largely spared and assistant hitting coach John Soteropulos was the only member of the hitting group retained.—
Mac Cerullo,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Late Saturday, rescue crews were trying to determine whether the ValuJet aircraft disintegrated on impact or partially lodged itself in the soft, marshy terrain of the Everglades.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about the couple with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both Sherry and Laila.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Harbored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbored. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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