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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
Plus, the length of time it’s stored can create a haven for algae or pathogens to grow.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven to militants who carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter OnlyFans, the untraditional content-subscription platform that was not made for amateur pornography but has become its safe haven and a shorthand for it, where a range of subversive designers have flocked in hopes of finding other ways of securing some extra cash.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of providing a safe haven to militants who carry out deadly attacks inside Pakistan, especially the Pakistani Taliban, known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan or TTP.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Enter OnlyFans, the untraditional content-subscription platform that was not made for amateur pornography but has become its safe haven and a shorthand for it, where a range of subversive designers have flocked in hopes of finding other ways of securing some extra cash.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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For policymakers, the way the public responded to the harbor’s transformation was a revelation.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Portuguese at first tried to retain the citadel, but when that position proved indefensible, Albuquerque withdrew to the fleet at Goa harbor, though not before destroying military stores and executing a number of high-ranking Muslims in his custody.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or protected spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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When the news breaks of faraway civilian casualties — an erroneous air strike on a school that relied on outdated intelligence, for example — the mind takes refuge in abstractions and statistics.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The project is still in its early stages, so most of the action is with the Humboldt Bay Harbor District, which must transform its historic logging port before any work begins out on the ocean.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The shipman embarked on Sunday for an over 48-hour journey that would take him from the Iraqi port where his vessel was anchored to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, before finally meeting his wife and parents in his hometown of Mumbai.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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Following the island's slow pivot to commercial fishing and tourism, Sailrock South Caicos, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (SLH), debuted in 2017 to offer a luxury retreat, while also preserving the island’s famously undisturbed environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mara was credited with just one block, but his mere presence made UConn either throw up circus shots high off the glass or retreat from the paint altogether.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Dannebroge anchored at the center of Denmark’s defensive line in the shallow anchorage outside Copenhagen.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The shelter takes in about 350 animals each year, providing each one with medical attention, including spaying/neutering, vaccines, a microchip, testing for common illnesses, dewormer and flea and heartworm prevention.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Moss can provide shelter for insects like beetles, spiders, ants, cockroaches, and worms.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Football was Emanuel Wilson’s sanctuary His story, of course, is deeper than that of gloves and rookie cards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In June, First Baptist Dallas will break ground on a new sanctuary to replace the historic walls scattered to ashes by flames in July 2024.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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