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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
The space became a haven for NBA players, rappers and tastemakers alike.
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Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
And the luxury boutique resort recently enriched its standing as a haven for book-loving travelers and locals by appointing its first community librarian, Dr. Annette B. Fromm.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
For me, the city evokes images of its bustling nightlife, the guests who embrace it, and the hotels offering a haven for fun.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Kingston had apparently spent years dodging storms, traffic and whatever else the Gulf Coast threw his way, only to find a safe haven 300 miles away from Lake Charles on the porch of a bunch of college kids.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
And the luxury boutique resort recently enriched its standing as a haven for book-loving travelers and locals by appointing its first community librarian, Dr. Annette B. Fromm.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
For me, the city evokes images of its bustling nightlife, the guests who embrace it, and the hotels offering a haven for fun.
—Kareema Bee, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
Kingston had apparently spent years dodging storms, traffic and whatever else the Gulf Coast threw his way, only to find a safe haven 300 miles away from Lake Charles on the porch of a bunch of college kids.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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Around the corner looms the Baroque-Neoclassical Cádiz Cathedral, a remnant of the city’s 18th-century golden era, when Cádiz was Spain’s main harbor and a gateway to the Americas.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The quarantine area extends along the California coastline from Oregon to the Mexican border — including all bays, inlets and harbors in Los Angeles County, according to public health officials.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Under pressure, a Hong Kong company sold off its two port facilities on the canal, drawing criticism from Beijing.—
Chris Buckley,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Container traffic at southern CA ports was off -35% the week of May 9th vs. a year ago.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The catamaran worked its way west over the next days, stopping at various islands with anchorage fees of about $15 apiece, plus $3 per visitor.—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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Quite a bit of work for a shelter already over capacity for housing dogs.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Earlier this year, the star launched an emergency fund and donated $100,000 to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, and also volunteered at an animal shelter to help cats and dogs that were affected by the natural disaster.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Bird monitors on the Farne Islands off the northeastern coast of England are tallying the roughly 200,000 seabirds that return to this important sanctuary every year.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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