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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
For Gulf economies, being dollar-pegged remains a major risk on the inflation front, Iqbal said, adding that traditional safe havens — namely gold — have displayed characteristics more akin to a risk asset, shaped by the strengthening dollar and rising interest rate expectations.
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Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
New York — The war in Iran and the spike in energy prices have rattled global markets, impacting not just stocks but also safe havens like bonds, gold and currencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
That thread connects to a broader focus on safe havens for independent voices.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The war is the latest blow to the nation’s assets as investors rush to safe havens, prompting market intervention by Indonesia’s central bank.
—Prima Wirayani, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
There were approximately 8,500 arrivals Wednesday, with thousands more that have transitioned to safe havens in Europe and Asia or who remain in active transit, according to the spokesperson.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Investors fled to havens such as gold and the Swiss franc, while S&P 500 futures fell more than 1%.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Islamabad accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of providing safe havens for the TTP, which Kabul denies.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
New York — The war in Iran and the spike in energy prices have rattled global markets, impacting not just stocks but also safe havens like bonds, gold and currencies.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
The rooms Packed with personality and thoughtful details of Boholano heritage, guest spaces are havens of warm wood and handicrafts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
That thread connects to a broader focus on safe havens for independent voices.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
The war is the latest blow to the nation’s assets as investors rush to safe havens, prompting market intervention by Indonesia’s central bank.
—Prima Wirayani, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
There were approximately 8,500 arrivals Wednesday, with thousands more that have transitioned to safe havens in Europe and Asia or who remain in active transit, according to the spokesperson.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Investors fled to havens such as gold and the Swiss franc, while S&P 500 futures fell more than 1%.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Islamabad accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of providing safe havens for the TTP, which Kabul denies.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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Most of that oil is bound for ports in Asia, per Kpler data.—
Victor Ordonez,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In turn, several Iranian ports have come under attack in Hormozgan province, the region that includes the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Why perpetuate this problem in city parks — our best refuges from the danger, noise and congestion of city streets?—
Jon Orcutt,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Aire Ancient Baths A subterranean theater of candlelit pools and vaulted brick, Aire remains one of the city’s few strictly phone-and-camera-free refuges.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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Unlike traditional shelters, there are few restrictions on who can live there.—
Emily Bollinger,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, the city stopped enrolling new families in its motel shelters on March 1.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Itineraries include Alaska, the Mediterranean, Croatia’s secluded harbors and Asia-Pacific.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The state port authority has argued the project is existentially necessary to keep the Wilmington port competitive in an era of larger ships, heavier loads and deeper harbors.—
Patrick Sisson,
Scientific American,
9 Mar. 2026
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The decision to inaugurate the first urban Six Senses property in Rome was partially driven by the owner’s love of all things Italian and is part of a new drive to bring sanctuaries to bigger cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That brightening would affect the entire planet, including remote locations that are now considered dark sky sanctuaries, where astronomers build their sky-observing machines.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dozens of people who have participated in retreats in the US and abroad responded to a CNN callout about psilocybin retreats.—
Natalia V. Osipova,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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