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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
Other safe havens Gold has been the main beneficiary of developments in Venezuela, following a streak of record highs in 2025.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Those havens are typically places like Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, where the companies actually do little or no business.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gold just had its best year since 1979 as investors sought out safe havens, reflecting nerves that something could go wrong in the economy or in markets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
These balconies become havens for morning meditation and front-row seats to Miami’s technicolor sunsets, best enjoyed with a mocktail and fresh fruit.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages scattered across Alaska's vast landscape.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Many of them traveled hundreds of miles to California and other havens.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is our chance to recognize and support them — and to commit to building shelters that are truly safe havens for pets and people alike.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Those havens are typically places like Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, where the companies actually do little or no business.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Gold just had its best year since 1979 as investors sought out safe havens, reflecting nerves that something could go wrong in the economy or in markets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
These balconies become havens for morning meditation and front-row seats to Miami’s technicolor sunsets, best enjoyed with a mocktail and fresh fruit.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
When disaster strikes, public school buildings are integral as safe havens in hundreds of predominantly Indigenous villages scattered across Alaska's vast landscape.
—Emily Schwing, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Many of them traveled hundreds of miles to California and other havens.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is our chance to recognize and support them — and to commit to building shelters that are truly safe havens for pets and people alike.
—Scott Giacoppo, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
Noun
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As supply chains become more digital and complex, the buildings behind them have become essential infrastructure, as vital to daily life as roads, ports, and fibre networks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Environmental restoration and energy projects, roads and bridges, water and power, rail and ports, broadband for rural communities.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Hugging Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast, Limón province is rich with natural wonders, from its white-sand beaches to its multiple wildlife refuges and volcanic landscapes.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lodging options vary from winter campsites and rustic cottages, to cozy micro-refuges and larger chalets.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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The beach clubs and anchorages rival those of the western Mediterranean—but without the same summer crush of crowds.—
Geoffrey Ravoire,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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Will Sacramento shelters close?—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now, Sacramento city leaders are considering a ban on any new homeless shelters in the area.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soon, many harbors in Greenland may become too shallow for ship traffic.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Just as with dumps on land, all kinds of waste was being disposed of in rivers, lakes and harbors.—
James Salzman,
The Conversation,
5 Jan. 2026
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After years of minimalism and raw finishes, people crave comfort and warmth, especially in a post-pandemic world where homes serve as sanctuaries.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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The guest rooms skew coastal, with pale wood accents and white walls, while bathrooms are true sanctuaries, complete with soaking tubs and thick robes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Dec. 2025
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These natural springs can be enjoyed at traditional properties like Fujiya Ryokan or at modern retreats such as Amanemu, where guests have access to spa onsens and private onsen baths in every suite and villa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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