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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
Areas with minimal disturbance are a haven for fireflies.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
For a bit of the outdoors, Lake Sinclair is a 15,300-acre haven for hiking, biking, fishing and watersports.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Yanking the rug out from under thousands of foreigners who often risked life and limb to find a safe haven in America is an unconscionable act of heartless, anti-humanitarian gall on the part of Donald Trump and his minions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Offering everything from custom porcelain veneers to All-on-4 implants and Invisalign, Dr. Bri’s practice is a haven for those seeking not just oral health, but total smile transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
For a bit of the outdoors, Lake Sinclair is a 15,300-acre haven for hiking, biking, fishing and watersports.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
Yanking the rug out from under thousands of foreigners who often risked life and limb to find a safe haven in America is an unconscionable act of heartless, anti-humanitarian gall on the part of Donald Trump and his minions.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Offering everything from custom porcelain veneers to All-on-4 implants and Invisalign, Dr. Bri’s practice is a haven for those seeking not just oral health, but total smile transformation.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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Hansen and Jim Miller ran the harbor’s merchant association together, and for Kalez, Miller and his daughter, Meredith, are family.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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The Senate provision reduces the safe harbor limit in expansion states and puts a moratorium on any new provider taxes in all states.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Islands can also act as refuges for forms of life that have gone extinct elsewhere, respites for creatures that swim, raft and even walk to the landmasses.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Israel’s response has been nothing less than countering Iran’s existential threat to its survival as a refuge and a nation of the Jewish people.—
Dr. Robert G. Rabil,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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What To Know The reopenings span three months, with five ports gradually resuming operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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With no detachable parts, the risk of connectivity issues or loose ports is reduced.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The Trump administration’s budget proposals for EPA represent a striking retreat from the national goals of clean air and clean water enacted in federal laws over the past 55 years.—
Janet McCabe,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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That’s the case with Howard’s new novel about Helena Désir, an art-house film director who is possibly to blame for an on-set death, and who goes to a luxury retreat after suffering exhaustion.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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According to the Chattogram Port Authority, 10 container vessels are were berthed at the port’s jetties as of Monday morning, while 19 more ships are waiting at the outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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As this is the mid-Atlantic’s yachting capital, and an anchorage for caravels, clippers and seaplanes, the spirit of nautical bonhomie is pervasive.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Stocking your storm shelter with non-perishable food items and plenty of water is essential.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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The Eaton fire decimated her quaint home in the northwest corner of Altadena near Jane’s Village, reducing her sanctuary to a pile of rubble.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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The desire to leave your personal sanctuary may be low today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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