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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
Safe havens, which would typically sell-off in a de-escalation, also found support.
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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
When fear eases, the rush into safe havens tends to ease with it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Vested with the responsibility of finding havens for some of the county’s most fragile, lonely people, often without relatives or those able to care for them, Hernandez has been accused of treating them like commodities.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Facilities that were once safe havens from all but the highest-end weapons systems are now exposed to American adversaries with little more than a fleet of small drones.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 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
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
When fear eases, the rush into safe havens tends to ease with it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Vested with the responsibility of finding havens for some of the county’s most fragile, lonely people, often without relatives or those able to care for them, Hernandez has been accused of treating them like commodities.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Facilities that were once safe havens from all but the highest-end weapons systems are now exposed to American adversaries with little more than a fleet of small drones.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 31 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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Currently, there are two major cruise ports serving New York City as well as one in Baltimore.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tasnim said there would be no talks while the US continues to impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cemeteries, in particular, may serve as critical refuges for pollinators at a time when many natural habitats are disappearing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 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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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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At least 800 evacuations have taken place in the county and five shelters have opened, as the fire threatens 300 more homes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.—
Jeff Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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His posts reflect those realities, from running to shelters to supporting friends whose family members are serving on the front lines.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cargo that would have moved through Dubai’s Jebel Ali — the Middle East’s most connected container port, which is now largely cut off from global freighters — is now entering through smaller harbors in Fujairah and Oman, then moving overland.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 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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With full kitchens, massive stone fireplaces, and en-suite sanctuaries for every guest, they are thoughtfully designed for multi-generational travel.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the two decades that followed, several Quaker, Presbyterian, Catholic and Jewish congregations across America and Canada used their houses of worship as sanctuaries for Central American refugees who were fleeing civil war, government repression and genocide.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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On Bazaruto and Benguerra islands, ultra-luxe retreats have quietly welcomed in-the-know travelers in recent years, as Mozambique's tourism has steadily increased.—
Ali Pantony,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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From the coastal cliffs of Costa Rica to open-air Indonesian retreats, luxury villa rentals span locales and design sensibilities—if something rustic and Tuscan is not for you, something modernist and Mexican just may be.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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