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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 refuges
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 shelters
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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Depictions of the seashore and harbors and boats are of course not limited to lesbian artists.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Because there's virtually no ports natural harbors in West Africa.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
The country has already dredged up 70 percent of China's total 2,300 acres and, like China, has begun to add defensive structures, airfields and harbors at several features.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The construction industry worldwide faces a growing shortage of river sand, a critical material for building roads, bridges, and harbors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Jessica Brasher, director of husbandry at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, said adult moon jellies often collect in harbors in large numbers due to their unique life cycle and their planktonic lifestyle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Fruit left on the ground creates a mess and harbors pests and pathogens over winter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
But Maita harbors hopes of getting some action under center.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
But while any fan harbors criticisms for their team (and sometimes for someone else’s too), Hoffman pleads ignorance on knowing better than the pros.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Just a clean, professional victory against a recently surging team that still harbors faint hope of making the playoffs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
Joelle Gwynn, a competitor on Season 7, still harbors anger for the way Harper scolded her during a workout.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
While the capital markets are optimistic, the American public harbors mixed feelings about AI.
—CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
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Safer harbors At the opposite end of the spectrum, industries with lower AI adoption rates are seeing relatively unchanged employment levels.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Depictions of the seashore and harbors and boats are of course not limited to lesbian artists.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Because there's virtually no ports natural harbors in West Africa.
—Outside Online, 27 Aug. 2025
The country has already dredged up 70 percent of China's total 2,300 acres and, like China, has begun to add defensive structures, airfields and harbors at several features.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The construction industry worldwide faces a growing shortage of river sand, a critical material for building roads, bridges, and harbors.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2025
Jessica Brasher, director of husbandry at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, said adult moon jellies often collect in harbors in large numbers due to their unique life cycle and their planktonic lifestyle.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Maybrook, a seemingly perfect town, harbors a darkness that runs deeper than its charming façade.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Fruit left on the ground creates a mess and harbors pests and pathogens over winter.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
But Maita harbors hopes of getting some action under center.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The close interior harbors mold and mildew in the cupboards and single bathroom.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
But while any fan harbors criticisms for their team (and sometimes for someone else’s too), Hoffman pleads ignorance on knowing better than the pros.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Just a clean, professional victory against a recently surging team that still harbors faint hope of making the playoffs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
Joelle Gwynn, a competitor on Season 7, still harbors anger for the way Harper scolded her during a workout.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
While the capital markets are optimistic, the American public harbors mixed feelings about AI.
—CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbors
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Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The recliner is fantastically practical to save on walking space while still being able to lounge, but the most practical feature is that each arm of the couch hosts both USB and USB-C charging ports.—
Emily Hein,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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While Cruz is still working to get Democratic sponsors for his bill, the issue has support from across the aisle.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a select number of the many pets available for adoption at Valley shelters.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Build architecture that accommodates both.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Harbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbors. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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