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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
An end to the war would ease concerns throughout a region that saw Gulf havens and travel hubs like the United Arab Emirates struck by Iranian missiles and drones.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Independent bookstores are magical havens for the next generation of readers—fostering a community that goes beyond the pages.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Some are surf havens with stellar waves, while others cater to families with calm waters and things to do right on the sand.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran, alongside Russia and China, has mastered sanctions evasion, using shadow fleets, alternative payment systems, and loosely regulated financial havens to move capital beyond Western oversight.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
One answer would be that the more savage the storm, the more urgent the need for safe havens.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some areas of San Diego County are already Dark Sky havens, including Borrego Springs and Julian, which are both official Dark Sky Communities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Safe havens, which would typically sell-off in a de-escalation, also found support.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Independent bookstores are magical havens for the next generation of readers—fostering a community that goes beyond the pages.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Some are surf havens with stellar waves, while others cater to families with calm waters and things to do right on the sand.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran, alongside Russia and China, has mastered sanctions evasion, using shadow fleets, alternative payment systems, and loosely regulated financial havens to move capital beyond Western oversight.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
One answer would be that the more savage the storm, the more urgent the need for safe havens.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some areas of San Diego County are already Dark Sky havens, including Borrego Springs and Julian, which are both official Dark Sky Communities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Safe havens, which would typically sell-off in a de-escalation, also found support.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Microsoft says the Laptop Ultra will include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI ports, as well as an SD card slot and headphone jack.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Patagonia’s remote sea forests are recognised as climate refuges, and recent legislation in Argentina now protects most of the country’s wild giant kelp.—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
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Combined, the two sides have spent about $700,000 in legal fees in a battle now focused on whether one of Virginia's few wildlife refuges should be allowed to expand.—
DANA HEDGPETH THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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Crosby, a deputy city attorney endorsed by the county Democratic Party, had sent mailers contending Bailey’s promises to reduce city spending would slash funding for parks, libraries and homeless shelters.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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At least 65 people were wounded across the city, Ukrainian officials said, in strikes that caused power outages and sent residents scrambling to shelters as air raid sirens sounded.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Many locations on transport police beats, such as harbors, don’t have standard addresses.—
Matthew Polega,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Third, scale obligations with impact, autonomy, and exposure — and include safe harbors for good-faith monitoring, incident disclosure, and rapid remediation.—
Ion Stoica,
Fortune,
27 May 2026
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One is the widespread sense that homes are sanctuaries reserved for oneself and one’s immediate family.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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Just 30 minutes from San Juan, the property is a 493-acre frontier cradled by two massive nature sanctuaries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Rooms With 139 rooms as well as 13 villas and residences, this property masters everything from romantic retreats to family vacations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Summer homes, fishing cabins and modest retreats gradually gave way to more ambitious estates.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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