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as in harbor
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
this picturesque cove is one of the most popular havens on all of the cape for weekend yachtsmen
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the cross-country skiers hoped desperately to find a cave, as a haven from the blizzard
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Recent Examples of haven
Charting a course in spring 2027, Amangati promises to be a haven of minimalist calm.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Gold—which is supposed to be a safe haven—took a sharp dip yesterday, an indicator that traders just want their cash out of assets generally.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With so much of the shoreline of St. John protected as part of Virgin Islands National Park, the beaches on St. John are a haven for multiple species of turtles.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Gold—which is supposed to be a safe haven—took a sharp dip yesterday, an indicator that traders just want their cash out of assets generally.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With so much of the shoreline of St. John protected as part of Virgin Islands National Park, the beaches on St. John are a haven for multiple species of turtles.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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From the city, hop a 45-minute local bus to Kinsale, a photogenic harbor town where the food scene doesn’t need to shout.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nino Mangione, a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was involved in efforts to recover the Columbus statue from the Baltimore harbor.—
Dan Diamond,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Kent also sought refuge with Candace Owens, a blatantly antisemitic influencer on the far right, and her podcast audience.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nattie takes a job as a janitor at the hospital and finds a refuge in the library, striking up a friendship with the lonely librarian.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, Ukrainian drones attacked Primorsk, Russia's largest oil export port on the Baltic Sea, damaging an oil reservoir and oil loading infrastructure, Ukraine's general staff said in a social media post.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Each hard-sided bag has 360-degree spinner wheels, a 3-in-1 cupholder, a USB port and a phone holder for ultimate convenience.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other managers, including Blue Owl Capital and Cliffwater, have also scrambled to halt or restrict withdrawals in recent weeks, as rising default fears spark an investor retreat from the sector.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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This 10-room property is ideal for buyouts such as large family trips, wellness retreats, bachelorette parties, and corporate events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to a source with direct knowledge of the journey planning, Precious Shipping instructed the captain to leave anchorage some time around midnight.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Animal Care and Control officials took the dogs to the city's animal shelter for evaluation, and has asked anyone planning to surrender any animals to the city to hold off, if possible, to reduce the demand on the shelter.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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That's the definition of what's prohibited by sanctuary.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Framed by geometric breeze blocks that evoke classic midcentury cool, the patio offers a stylish sanctuary for evening relaxation, featuring a fringed hammock and cozy rattan seating.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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