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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
Deer will move into these safe havens (and away from the pressured property lines) and visit the secure food plots in daylight.
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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
For the virus, these are havens protected from the immune system.
—NPR, 24 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
Wildlife habitats are certified by the National Wildlife Federation, firefly habitats are certified by Firefly Conservation and Research, and hummingbird havens are certified by the International Hummingbird Society.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Traditional retirement havens like Florida and Arizona scored low in the overall ranking, with the Sunshine State taking the 41st spot and the Grand Canyon State ranking 31st.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 2025
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
For the virus, these are havens protected from the immune system.
—NPR, 24 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
Wildlife habitats are certified by the National Wildlife Federation, firefly habitats are certified by Firefly Conservation and Research, and hummingbird havens are certified by the International Hummingbird Society.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Traditional retirement havens like Florida and Arizona scored low in the overall ranking, with the Sunshine State taking the 41st spot and the Grand Canyon State ranking 31st.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.
—Don Graves, Foreign Affairs, 24 Sep. 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
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 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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Jury Paulson, director of community impact at Harvesters, said partners of the food bank — including pantries, shelters and soup kitchens — are anxious right now.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The former hurricane unleashed catastrophic flooding in Haiti, damaging homes and forcing thousands of people into emergency shelters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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From remodels to new construction, or family homes to vacation retreats, The Residency Bureau takes on projects of all sizes and types, working with clients both locally and further afield.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There are splurge-worthy retreats that make for a highly memorable milestone celebration.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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