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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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This scandal was a stain on Mayor Sam Yorty, who had appointed the harbor commissioners.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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To get the boat back on course, three crew members voluntarily entered the harbor to swim/push the boat back to shore.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Always wanted to live out your very own Pretty Woman fantasy—albeit one that involves idling away your days at a tropical beachfront retreat in Hawaii as opposed to a posh Beverly Hills hotel?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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When Elon Musk overhauled Twitter’s verification system, he was met with user backlash and advertiser retreat.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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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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Keiko's sanctuary was only temporary as he was born in the wild and eventually joined a pod of orcas.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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