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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
Another beloved mattress-in-a-box is from Avocado, a haven for eco-conscious shoppers who want a brand that prioritizes the environment as much as restful Zzzs.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Much like vampires avoid sunlight for their health, darkness, in turn, represents a safe haven.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Best Restaurants Moro Clerkenwell’s reputation as a culinary haven can be traced back to the 1997 debut of Moro, a restaurant inspired by the rich heritage of Moorish Spain.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The sector, especially large pharma, remains healthy and tends to act as a safe haven during market pullbacks.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Much like vampires avoid sunlight for their health, darkness, in turn, represents a safe haven.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
Best Restaurants Moro Clerkenwell’s reputation as a culinary haven can be traced back to the 1997 debut of Moro, a restaurant inspired by the rich heritage of Moorish Spain.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The sector, especially large pharma, remains healthy and tends to act as a safe haven during market pullbacks.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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Symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and fatigue within one to two days of consuming seafood from the harbor — consistent with norovirus infection, according to Whatcom County Health and Community Services.—
Jasmine Mendez
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Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hundreds charged into the slightly-warmer-but-still-chilly Boston Harbor early Sunday afternoon, in an annual event raising funds to support programs along the harbor coast all summer long.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a briefing on March 6 that about 100,000 people in Lebanon are seeking refuge from attacks in shelters.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of acting as a refuge, US government bonds took their cue from surging crude prices and yields shot up, with inflation fears taking center stage at a time when prices are already running higher than central banks would like.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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Some 9,000 truckers visit the ports at least once weekly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The attack occurred after projectiles struck four other vessels in Gulf waters, according to port, maritime security and risk firms.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Near Heian Shrine Searching for a cozy yet modern spot for a couples’ retreat?—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 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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Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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About 120,000 people are in 580 overcrowded shelters with inadequate sanitation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Straddling the rugged mountains between the states of Mexico and Michoacán, the 138,000-acre reserve has around a half dozen public, community-run sanctuaries within its borders and in its buffer zones.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an area where fire danger is always a lingering reality, loss is not an unfamiliar theme at this Malibu sanctuary.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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