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as in port
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the tanker stayed in Boston harbor three days to undergo repairs
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
seeking a harbor from the drenching rain, we unfortunately chose a bank where a robbery was taking place
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as in to have
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 to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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Recent Examples of harbor
H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
An estimated 7,500 ocean, harbor and bay water samples were collected last year, with 22,500 analyses performed to determine the levels of three indicator bacteria used for compliance purposes – total coliform, fecal coliform and enterococcus.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
The operation at San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings resulted in criminal prosecutions against four people, including the general manager who is charged with conspiracy to harbor aliens.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Noun
The poster offers an aerial view of the destination, showing Hong Kong harbor and the New World Tower being constructed on Queen’s Road Central.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 6 June 2025
An estimated 7,500 ocean, harbor and bay water samples were collected last year, with 22,500 analyses performed to determine the levels of three indicator bacteria used for compliance purposes – total coliform, fecal coliform and enterococcus.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Verb
For his part, Lehmann seems to harbor no hard feelings.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 9 June 2025
The operation at San Diego Powder and Protective Coatings resulted in criminal prosecutions against four people, including the general manager who is charged with conspiracy to harbor aliens.
—Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
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Also included are three charging ports that are compatible with most smart devices.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Microsoft is well-positioned to run a redo of Valve's abortive Steam Machines effort, only this time without the performance headaches and limited library of Linux ports that plagued that effort.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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The refuge remains critically important for the long-term survival of imperiled Florida manatees.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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This still-active beacon is located within the same wildlife refuge as the wild ponies, along with 15 miles of hiking trails and over 275 resident and migrating avian species—including bald eagles, white ibis and roseate spoonbills.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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However, it was noted that the victim had a low resting heart rate, dental phobia and had a history of fainting, which the complaint said Watkins did not investigate or document.—
Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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In addition to having extra savings, users also benefit from an enhanced shopping experience.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 June 2025
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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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Notably, the project will entail two significant additions to the current building – one addition to the front of the building for student and staff resources, and an addition in the back that will house primarily classrooms and science labs, Shearer said.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
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Mendoza, herself an immigrant from El Salvador, has gained notoriety after videos of her and her staff sheltering protesters and helping law enforcement agents in her Los Angeles County restaurant spread across social media.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 June 2025
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Soon the first vessels pulled away from the anchorage, to assemble mid-lake in battle formation.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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That’s the term captains give to itineraries that move between the most popular ports where charter yachts invariably end up, competing for anchorage or access to the best restaurants.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The Eaton fire decimated her quaint home in the northwest corner of Altadena near Jane’s Village, reducing her sanctuary to a pile of rubble.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The desire to leave your personal sanctuary may be low today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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GoTo also holds a 22% stake in Bank Jago, an Indonesian digital bank.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators 10 Plants to Grow with Zinnias for a Pollinator Friendly Garden Bee Cups: A Pollination Innovation Among the innovations gaining attention are Bee Cups: Handmade mini porcelain containers that hold a teaspoon of water for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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