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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
This myth, among others, such as California’s economic dominance and its reputation as a peaceful liberal haven, Didion sought to problematize in her writing.
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Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Visitors from countries such as Russia and Lebanon seem unfazed by the situation, with the UAE a relative haven compared to home.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Today, this 300-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site is a haven for scientific learning as well as beauty, open to visitors.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
An end to the war would ease concerns throughout a region that saw Gulf havens and travel hubs like the United Arab Emirates struck by Iranian missiles and drones.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Visitors from countries such as Russia and Lebanon seem unfazed by the situation, with the UAE a relative haven compared to home.
—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Today, this 300-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site is a haven for scientific learning as well as beauty, open to visitors.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
An end to the war would ease concerns throughout a region that saw Gulf havens and travel hubs like the United Arab Emirates struck by Iranian missiles and drones.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Oceanside’s spring harbor dredge completed May 9 pumped more than 320,000 cubic yards of sediment from the entrance channel to nearby beaches, one of the largest hauls in recent years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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This artistic refuge showcases a variety of designs, colors, and textures with pollinator-friendly plants like wildflowers, grasses, a vegetable garden, and fruit trees.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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From a distance, other systems appeared more humane, more rational — a refuge from our own frustrations.—
Nisha Narayanan,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s minister of ports, shipping and waterways, said the three seafarers on the Settebello had been confirmed dead, with two bodies recovered so far.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Over the past decade, Beijing transformed several reefs and outcroppings in the Spratly Islands into fortified artificial islands equipped with airfields, deep-water ports, radar systems and missile sites.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The best wellness retreats aren’t defined by the number of amenities offered, but by how thoughtfully those experiences are curated to support restoration.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Two buildings at the Animal Protective League shelter in Springfield were heavily damaged, but none of the nearly 150 cats and 28 dogs housed there were injured, said Deana Corbin, the group's executive director.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Two years later, voters in several Chittenden County towns formed the park district to conserve nature in the river valley, build ways for people to appreciate it and create sanctuaries.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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