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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
Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The market includes free, four-hour parking in the adjacent harbor parking structure.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Conspiracy to harbor undocumented workers.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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And a stone jetty, or breakwater, to protect the harbor was installed in 2020.
—Julie Depenbrock, NPR, 22 Sep. 2025
The market includes free, four-hour parking in the adjacent harbor parking structure.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The truth about Sonia Sonia, whose real name is Rocío, has harbored a long-standing obsession with Lorenzo dating back to her childhood that has never been reciprocated.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Conspiracy to harbor undocumented workers.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
Noun
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Super Showdown event in the Saudi Red Sea port city of Jeddah late on January 7, 2019.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The 320-watt mid-drive motor is unique to Specialized models, as is its control system, its handlebar display, its charge ports, and its software.—
Kevin Purdy,
ArsTechnica,
20 Sep. 2025
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In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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My refuge from alienation came through stories.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump does have a long history of suing media companies, including a handful of successful lawsuits filed on the 2024 campaign trail and since entering office in January.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Merit is also debuting a new Signature Lipstick in shade Maxwell—a mauvy, cinnamon brown is a satin finish that complements any complexion—housed in silver packaging that has Maxwell written all over it.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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That difference shifts housing from 27 percent of a retiree’s budget in surplus states to 32 percent in shortfall states.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Israel has for years claimed that Hamas fighters are sheltering in hospitals and other civilian places to avoid Israeli attacks.—
Christina Macfarlane,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 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,
26 Sep. 2025
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On April Fools’ Day in 1928, the Point Loma was towed out to an anchorage on the southern end of the Point Loma kelp beds.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ceramides and 5% capixyl are the finishing touches for boosting overall hair anchorage at the follicle.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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The bewildering story of John Bender, a young Wall Street genius whose dream of life in a mansion sanctuary in the Costa Rican jungle turned sour, is set to launch as a podcast.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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This year, in conjunction with the Maison 50th anniversary, Armani beauty leveled up at the Venice Film Festival with the Giorgio Armani Cinema Club, an exclusive sanctuary of film and glamour for industry leaders, artists, actors and creatives.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Danish officials held a press conference on Thursday morning detailing the latest incidents, which prompted the complete closure of Aalborg Airport -- which is also used by the Danish armed forces -- on the northern tip of Denmark's Zealand island.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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On 10 September, the Council held consultations in response to the large-scale violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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