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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
Things like inflation, central bank interest rate changes, and currency fluctuations all affect whether people see Bitcoin as a risky asset to buy when the economy is good or, alternatively, a safe haven when things are unstable.
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K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The price of the yellow metal has soared as investors have sought a safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions and as central banks around the world have bought large amounts of gold in an attempt to diversify their dollar-heavy reserve holdings.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
While college is known for providing a haven for personal and professional transformation, there are some things that should remain the same, like the class schedule.
—Saleha Alam, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some economists agree, including analysts at the Bank for International Settlements, who have argued that retail investors have pushed gold away from its traditional safe-haven role and toward behavior more typical of a speculative asset.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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K.h. Koehler, jsonline.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The price of the yellow metal has soared as investors have sought a safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions and as central banks around the world have bought large amounts of gold in an attempt to diversify their dollar-heavy reserve holdings.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
While college is known for providing a haven for personal and professional transformation, there are some things that should remain the same, like the class schedule.
—Saleha Alam, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Some economists agree, including analysts at the Bank for International Settlements, who have argued that retail investors have pushed gold away from its traditional safe-haven role and toward behavior more typical of a speculative asset.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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Many gathered near the harbor to watch the vessel depart.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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To avoid underpayment penalties, many business owners rely on the IRS safe harbor rules.—
Forbes Money Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Sosa Rojas first fled persecution in Venezuela in 2014, seeking refuge with his family in Colombia, where his wife was born.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.—
Laurent Dubois,
The Atlantic,
6 Jan. 2026
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On July 30, the comptroller challenged the Panama Ports Company’s contract to operate the ports before the Supreme Court.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of the advantages, according to Guzy, is access to smaller ports that larger ships can’t reach, like Lipari, one of the Aeolian Islands off Sicily.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In November, researchers published findings about the deadly pathogens that ravaged Napoleon's soldiers during his doomed 1812 retreat from Russia.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Tasmania’s Central Highlands, Pumphouse Point has new lakeside retreat suites overlooking Lake St Clair.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For at least 15 minutes a day, your sanctuary will be a place for deep breathing, meditation and quiet serenity.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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