Thesaurus results for HAVEN

haven

noun

ˈhā-vən

Definition of haven

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 The production filmed in Boston, which was one of the factors Damon looked back on and regrets not haven taken the opportunity. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 Phillippe joined the cast of season 2, which premiered in mid-October, as Rogue Kelly, New York City detective who comes to the country music haven to investigate a series of bizarre crimes. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026 Just ask the massive community of Archive of Our Own readers, who in the past few days have gone from panic to ingenuity after their beloved fanfic haven went dark. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026 Whether or not your favorite team is noted below, all are welcome at these Orlando-area sports havens. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

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Noun

It’s being used to help balance power grids, manage ships and harbors, and write hospital patient records.

— Shahnaz Bashir, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
The proposals also addressed tax relief for property owners affected by the 2025 Palisades fire, changes to campaign finance and election rules, and new requirements for the city’s airports and harbor.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

The project is also designed to provide water to wetland wildlife refuges during dry periods.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
After the war, making sculpture seemed to be inspired not by participation in the spirit and magic of the world around him but rather by a need to take refuge from it.

— Michael Brenson, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

According to reporting by Ocula, the global strikes called for an end to the use of ports for transporting arms—art workers also issued demands for better living and working conditions.

— News Desk, Artforum, 2 Nov. 2026
The latest proposal Iran has publicly discussed would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within two days if Washington meets several conditions, including lifting its blockade of Iranian ports.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of port

Noun

The ice cap’s retreat coincided with anthropogenic climate change driving up summer temperatures.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026
The spa The Roman-style pool opens onto a terrace with panoramic views, while the tranquil spa blends marble, bamboo, and water features into a serene retreat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of retreat

Noun

The vessel then traveled thousands of miles to a Malaysian offshore anchorage, where UANI filmed the vessel receiving fuel and other services offshore.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
The transfer took place at an anchorage off Zhoushan on October 13, in open water away from port infrastructure, according to Chinese Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), a state energy firm.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

To make matters worse, Alex screws up again when Kerry, Fraser, and Kaylee leave with the guests for an excursion at the elephant sanctuary.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2026
Back then, Black American music served as a unifying sanctuary of resistance, a tradition pioneered by the blues.

— Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026