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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 tanker stayed in Boston harbor three days to undergo repairs
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as in shelters
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 has
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in protects
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 harbors
Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Third, scale obligations with impact, autonomy, and exposure — and include safe harbors for good-faith monitoring, incident disclosure, and rapid remediation.
—Ion Stoica, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The company has also had to suspend some of its transport services and find alternate routes either to safe harbors or over land.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Cargo that would have moved through Dubai’s Jebel Ali — the Middle East’s most connected container port, which is now largely cut off from global freighters — is now entering through smaller harbors in Fujairah and Oman, then moving overland.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Itineraries include Alaska, the Mediterranean, Croatia’s secluded harbors and Asia-Pacific.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Today, the towns of Vis and Komiza house harbors, stone houses, narrow streets, and a coastal lifestyle known locally as pomalo.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
But Pedro Morelli harbors a special hope that this year’s Brazilian side – which like the 1970 team is not expected to win – watches and draws inspiration.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
The Boroughs is about a retirement community in New Mexico that seems very pleasant and Utopian on the surface but, like all Utopian places, harbors a sinister secret.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That is because this Jovian moon is thought to host a global subsurface ocean that possibly harbors some of the essential elements for life under its thick and icy shell, including complex organic chemicals and water.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 May 2026
But Winifred also harbors a violent past and dark impulses, and a series of brutal happenings soon overtake the mansion.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 May 2026
And while an optimistic sort, El Tipo Este harbors few illusions.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Grand Valley harbors 30 wineries that specialize in varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This high-end marina in Marbella harbors some of the most impressive superyachts in the world.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Many locations on transport police beats, such as harbors, don’t have standard addresses.
—Matthew Polega, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Third, scale obligations with impact, autonomy, and exposure — and include safe harbors for good-faith monitoring, incident disclosure, and rapid remediation.
—Ion Stoica, Fortune, 27 May 2026
The company has also had to suspend some of its transport services and find alternate routes either to safe harbors or over land.
—Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Cargo that would have moved through Dubai’s Jebel Ali — the Middle East’s most connected container port, which is now largely cut off from global freighters — is now entering through smaller harbors in Fujairah and Oman, then moving overland.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Itineraries include Alaska, the Mediterranean, Croatia’s secluded harbors and Asia-Pacific.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.
—Patrick Sisson, Scientific American, 9 Mar. 2026
Today, the towns of Vis and Komiza house harbors, stone houses, narrow streets, and a coastal lifestyle known locally as pomalo.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
Yet, hidden between luxe private island resorts and harbors for mega-yachts, the tiny island of Mayreau (pronounced my-row) is a blissful exception, having escaped almost any development.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Abby’s personal assistant, Monica, offers to be a pregnancy surrogate, but harbors dark secrets of which Abby, who has previously struggled to be a mother, is unaware.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026
But Pedro Morelli harbors a special hope that this year’s Brazilian side – which like the 1970 team is not expected to win – watches and draws inspiration.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 May 2026
The Boroughs is about a retirement community in New Mexico that seems very pleasant and Utopian on the surface but, like all Utopian places, harbors a sinister secret.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
That is because this Jovian moon is thought to host a global subsurface ocean that possibly harbors some of the essential elements for life under its thick and icy shell, including complex organic chemicals and water.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 May 2026
But Winifred also harbors a violent past and dark impulses, and a series of brutal happenings soon overtake the mansion.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 May 2026
And while an optimistic sort, El Tipo Este harbors few illusions.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 13 May 2026
Grand Valley harbors 30 wineries that specialize in varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
This high-end marina in Marbella harbors some of the most impressive superyachts in the world.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbors
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Microsoft says the Laptop Ultra will include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI ports, as well as an SD card slot and headphone jack.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Crosby, a deputy city attorney endorsed by the county Democratic Party, had sent mailers contending Bailey’s promises to reduce city spending would slash funding for parks, libraries and homeless shelters.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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At least 65 people were wounded across the city, Ukrainian officials said, in strikes that caused power outages and sent residents scrambling to shelters as air raid sirens sounded.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The hotel houses a magnificent collection of 20th-century prints and drawings which hang throughout the bedrooms and public spaces; spot the Picasso and the Cocteaus in the Picteau Lounge Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Sunday, the Shifting Gears star posted a photo of her at-home nail station, featuring a pink silicone mat that houses a gel lamp, four polishes, an array of tools, and studs in both silver and gold.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
1 June 2026
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Structure protects relationships by establishing expectations before they are needed.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Reaching out to a reputable debt relief professional while the account is still in collections, rather than in court, gives you more time to find a resolution that protects your income.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Patagonia’s remote sea forests are recognised as climate refuges, and recent legislation in Argentina now protects most of the country’s wild giant kelp.—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Combined, the two sides have spent about $700,000 in legal fees in a battle now focused on whether one of Virginia's few wildlife refuges should be allowed to expand.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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“Harbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbors. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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