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as in ports
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 refuges
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 havens
When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages scattered across Alaska's vast landscape.
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Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Many of them traveled hundreds of miles to California and other havens.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is our chance to recognize and support them — and to commit to building shelters that are truly safe havens for pets and people alike.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent investigations like OpenLux and the 2017 series Panama Papers, however, reveal how bad actors also sometimes use these havens to launder illicit cash and evade taxes.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Deer will move into these safe havens (and away from the pressured property lines) and visit the secure food plots in daylight.
—Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed against the greenback in early trading, outperforming major peers, while havens including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen edged lower.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, investors flocked to safe havens, including US Treasuries, gold and silver.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Both gold and bitcoin are being treated as safe havens in a market shaped by inflation and policy risk.
—Krysta Escobar,jill Schneider, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Many of them traveled hundreds of miles to California and other havens.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is our chance to recognize and support them — and to commit to building shelters that are truly safe havens for pets and people alike.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent investigations like OpenLux and the 2017 series Panama Papers, however, reveal how bad actors also sometimes use these havens to launder illicit cash and evade taxes.
—Deena Sabry, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Deer will move into these safe havens (and away from the pressured property lines) and visit the secure food plots in daylight.
—Will Brantley, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed against the greenback in early trading, outperforming major peers, while havens including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen edged lower.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, investors flocked to safe havens, including US Treasuries, gold and silver.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Both gold and bitcoin are being treated as safe havens in a market shaped by inflation and policy risk.
—Krysta Escobar,jill Schneider, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
Noun
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Like many ports, Belém also grew into an important hub for cultural exchange.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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These sites are often located near highways, ports and other key infrastructure, but are now becoming essential staging grounds for data center construction.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hugging Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, Limón province is rich with natural wonders, from its white-sand beaches to its multiple wildlife refuges and volcanic landscapes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lodging options vary from winter campsites and rustic cottages, to cozy micro-refuges and larger chalets.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At 8,614 feet, the Mackinac Bridge is still the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Several small craft broken away from moorings, especially in unprotected anchorages.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Aug. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in metro Phoenix shelters this week.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The website is also how people get information, including where to find shelters, at a time when the temperature is dropping.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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They were designed to obliterate key mountain passes, bridges, or harbors in the event of a Soviet invasion.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cities like New York, Boston, and San Francisco flourished because of their harbors.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Protecting these rare darkness sanctuaries is not only an environmental issue, but a scientific and culture one.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Upstairs, the primary bedroom and a generous guest suite function as spa-like sanctuaries, while the lower level is designed entirely for wellness and play, with a gym, steam room, sauna, and rec room, plus two additional bedrooms—including a kid-friendly bunk room.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most co-curricular activities, like arts and leadership programs, would be shared, but spiritual programming and retreats would remain separate.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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One of Middle Tennessee's most storied creative retreats — and the birthplace of Taylor Swift's debut album — is officially up for sale.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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