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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
Nothing is as attractive to a skunk as a cozy woodpile or rock pile to den in, says Fyffe, so keeping your yard free from those skunk havens is key.
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Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
From a Bavarian village to whale-watching havens, these are nine of the most beautiful towns in the Pacific Northwest.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars For 2026 Hotel bars are havens for travelers—locals, too—and to honor the watering holes on the top shelf, Forbes Travel Guide recently released its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, which spans 18 countries, from Singapore to Scotland.
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Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the late 1800s, 10 houses of refuge were built along Florida’s Atlantic Coast as havens for shipwrecked sailors and travelers.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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.
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Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 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.
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Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 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.
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Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
From a Bavarian village to whale-watching havens, these are nine of the most beautiful towns in the Pacific Northwest.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars For 2026 Hotel bars are havens for travelers—locals, too—and to honor the watering holes on the top shelf, Forbes Travel Guide recently released its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, which spans 18 countries, from Singapore to Scotland.
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Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In the late 1800s, 10 houses of refuge were built along Florida’s Atlantic Coast as havens for shipwrecked sailors and travelers.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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Cargo that may have once required detours to competing ports can now move efficiently by rail, strengthening the port’s role as a driver of jobs and economic activity for the region.
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Tropical ports have a habit of serving up sudden downpours, and a packable rain poncho keeps you dry without the bulk of hauling an umbrella around all day.
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Under a 99-year agreement renegotiated in 2020, the property is owned by the Army but managed as one of the nation’s 573 national wildlife refuges managed by USFWS.
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The Family Fun Adventure Package includes ziplining, exploring wildlife refuges, beaches, and waterfalls, as well as S'mores at the firepit, and salsa lessons.
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Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.
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One of the VLCCs openly signaled its location in one of the anchorages in the Gulf of Oman a few days ago.
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The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city.
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A week after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, doctors warn untreated wounds, filthy shelters and scarce supplies are fueling a looming wave of infections that could claim more lives.
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Taken together, these actions suggest the IRS is becoming progressively less willing to offer administrative safe harbors for offshore compliance.
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Each has its own distinct character—from postcard-perfect villages and bustling harbors to windswept dunes, freshwater ponds, and some of New England’s most spectacular beaches.
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The state’s private waters are, in some ways, sanctuaries for the resource.
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Eco effort The resort is home to one of three turtle conservation sanctuaries in the Maldives, developed with Olive Ridley Project.
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Plus, having quaint beachside retreats just steps from cellar doors doesn’t hurt, either.
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The Zulal experience is all about taking advantage of the incredible wellness retreats, treatments and activities on offer.
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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