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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
Wolf Lake, according to the city, is a popular haven for boating, kayaking, fishing and windsurfing.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Gold in recent weeks has traded more like a meme stock than a safe haven, with enormous volatility and swings in prices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
But an Olympic committee isn’t a safe haven.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Gold finished 2025 up roughly 66%, its best annual gain since 1979, when geopolitical shocks and runaway inflation drove investors toward safe havens.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
Gold in recent weeks has traded more like a meme stock than a safe haven, with enormous volatility and swings in prices.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
But an Olympic committee isn’t a safe haven.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Gold finished 2025 up roughly 66%, its best annual gain since 1979, when geopolitical shocks and runaway inflation drove investors toward safe havens.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for haven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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Her parents, once her safe harbor, are now shaped by mistrust, and Trine wrestles with guilt and a nagging doubt about her own sanity.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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The capital, Gustavia, is a picturesque harbor town featuring waterfront promenades, historic buildings, and eclectic restaurants.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Since 1957, believers and non-believers alike have sought refuge at the 10-acre estate, with meandering woodland paths and rocky gardens nestled along a quiet, lake-like inlet of Long Island Sound.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
14 Feb. 2026
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Noel Hacegaba, who last month took the helm of the Port of Long Beach, has greenlit the largest capital-spending plan of any port in North America.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the first quarter of last year, the cruise line visited Labadee, a port on the northern coastline, after a pause in 2024.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Multiyear renovations at the famous ocean-front retreat, together with a desire for a larger, more modern venue, prompted the switch.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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On the upper level, the primary suite is treated as a retreat within the retreat.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 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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At Hamadan Airbase in western Iran, craters created by bombs on the runway have been filled and aircraft shelters repaired, according to a CNN analysis and Lair.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Local shelters might also accept donations of fresh and canned foods, particularly during the holiday season.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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The third-largest of the British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda is known for its pristine beaches, nature sanctuaries, and The Baths National Park—a collection of pools and seawater grottos formed by huge granite boulders.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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This desire for a sanctuary, coupled with an easy-to-maintain garden, has inspired what the Monrovia Nursery is calling The Sunday Garden.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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