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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
Both gold and bitcoin are being treated as safe havens in a market shaped by inflation and policy risk.
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Krysta Escobar,jill Schneider, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Gold posted its strongest quarterly return since 1986 during the first quarter of 2025, with demand for safe havens spilling into other metals like silver and platinum.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 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
Concurrently a new set of bond safe havens might emerge (Norway, Ireland, Netherlands and Germany), whilst previously stable markets (Belgium) might sell-off.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Krysta Escobar,jill Schneider, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Gold posted its strongest quarterly return since 1986 during the first quarter of 2025, with demand for safe havens spilling into other metals like silver and platinum.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 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
Concurrently a new set of bond safe havens might emerge (Norway, Ireland, Netherlands and Germany), whilst previously stable markets (Belgium) might sell-off.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
From grand 19th-century apartments with soaring ceilings to former industrial lofts transformed into artistic havens, Paris’s Airbnb scene reflects the same blend of romance and reinvention that defines the city itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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In return, Moscow controlled strategic ports and bases on the Mediterranean, and gained access to lucrative phosphate mining and fossil fuel deals.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at these Texas ports due to unpaid employees calling in sick.—
NPR,
NPR,
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
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 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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And while some, including PETA, have called for the remaining marine animals to be relocated to seaside sanctuaries, there is a notable lack of such sanctuaries.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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And despite headlines about shootings inside sanctuaries, 71% of homicides occurred outside – in parking lots, courtyards or on steps – when people were gathering or leaving.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regulatory sandboxes and safe harbors can be leveraged where applicable.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hitchcock refers to a dark secret that Perkins harbors.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, makeshift shelters have increased from 142 in December to 238 so far this year, IOM said.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which relies almost entirely on donations and volunteer fosters, is also calling attention to the overcrowding at local shelters and encourages people to adopt or foster animals to free up space, so more animals like Xiao Mao can get help.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tucked between Sedona's iconic red sandstone cliffs and the babbling Oak Creek, L’Auberge de Sedona has long been considered one of Arizona's most inviting retreats.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Frank makes a pass, and, in a move that is part Faith, part Keaton, Faith retreats.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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