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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
Typically, when stocks sell off during moments of immense uncertainty, investors seek refuge in safe havens like US government bonds and the dollar.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Fear of political caprice masquerading as strategy, of a trade war metastasizing into financial contagion, and of a world where traditional safe havens—currencies, institutions, alliances—no longer offer much safety at all.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Named after La Rue’s grandmother, Margaret’s is a haven for its contemporary comfort food, made with care and precision for locals and tourists alike.
—Rachel Monroe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Late style can seem like a safe haven for the modern movie lover.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2025
Fear of political caprice masquerading as strategy, of a trade war metastasizing into financial contagion, and of a world where traditional safe havens—currencies, institutions, alliances—no longer offer much safety at all.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Named after La Rue’s grandmother, Margaret’s is a haven for its contemporary comfort food, made with care and precision for locals and tourists alike.
—Rachel Monroe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Late style can seem like a safe haven for the modern movie lover.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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If the safe harbors are not continued, there should be an alternative means for taxpayers to find the incremental cost, the association said.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Oceanside’s harbor has close to 1,000 recreational and commercial boat slips.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Albert Schweitzer, meanwhile, transformed its Cholera Treatment Center into a refuge for those fleeing the violence and after helping Mirebalais’ doctors and nurses flee, provided meals and housing.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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And further, global investors may feel less inclined to automatically choose the U.S. as their refuge.—
Carrie McCabe,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Plus, it’s got 4x 2.5G ports for wired connections, so your devices stay connected at top speeds.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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But not everyone sees the port expansion as a strategic masterstroke.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The Crescent City retreat, about 70 miles north of Orlando, has a lake-side lodge, a clubhouse, more than 500 animals, an archery range, and sporting clays.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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By the time the main defending force arrives, the enemy is already crippled and in retreat.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 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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This is a major difference from just one month ago, The Business Standard said, when cargo ships could typically berth at the port within a day of arriving at the outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage provides shelter to wintering birds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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That someone ended up being Gary, who only shared his first name, a volunteer who paid a visit to the shelter back in October.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of The Edition The Miami Beach Edition is somehow both a sanctuary and a social haven: their spacious guest rooms are adorned in warm calming neutrals and pale woods, many with balconies that look over the ocean.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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The spectacular Drawing Room, which is a second-floor lobby and sanctuary looking out on the lake, feels like the ornate library of a gentleman’s club, with wooden columns, fireplaces, work tables, and reading nooks.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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