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oases

noun

plural of oasis

as in abodes

something that provides protection or relief from weather or outside dangers Her study was an oasis of quiet in her otherwise chaotic home.

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Recent Examples of oases Additionally, the Ammeln Valley has over 20 old Berber Villages and hidden oases dotted throughout the landscape. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The industry behind the wellness retreat boom Hotels and resorts are quietly converting their spas from relaxation oases into health and longevity destinations, with programs that claim to improve sleep, reduce stress and support longer, healthier lives. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026 Keep scrolling to see more outdoor oases available now at Amazon, including gazebos and greenhouses. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 The block parties are remembered as oases, music as literally life-saving. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 The Egyptians had wonderful oases, the Babylonians had their Hanging Gardens, but the Persians took gardens mainstream. — Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026 The eco-friendly rattan seat rest and back give this armless chair some earthy texture, while the neutral frame feels suited to all kinds of outdoor oases. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 These deep-set oases, locally called wadis, once stretched for miles across the desert, remembers Issa Ousmane Tcharaba, the chief of Barkadroussou, a cluster of 14 villages that depend on a lush oasis surrounding a striking blue lake. — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Cholla gardens and brittlebush rise from pale alluvial slopes, and a seasonal stream leads to one of California’s few native fan palm oases. — Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

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Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.

— Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 June 2026

Definition of abodes

Noun

So despite these populations becoming fragmented – disconnected from others overall – the sinkholes appear to have played a role as natural refuges.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Expect rocky ridges and steep climbs, with mountain refuges along the route for meals and overnight stays.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

Definition of refuges

Noun

The government previously arranged for the possible transfer of hippos to overseas sanctuaries.

— CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Beyond a better understanding of positive inter-species relationships among apes and monkeys, the researchers say further analysis could also benefit mixed animal facilities at wildlife sanctuaries and zoos.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Definition of sanctuaries

Noun

Administration officials say New York Democrats allow havens for immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes.

— Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026
Solar farms can create pollinator havens by planting native wildflowers under and around panels to create rich feeding grounds for bees, butterflies and moths.

— Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of havens

Noun

Such a light as this should shine only on murders and public crime, or along the corridors of lunatic asylums.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Conditions varied, but some asylums gained reputations as brutal, overcrowded warehouses where patients were neglected and restrained.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026

Definition of asylums

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of anchorages

Noun

When the fire approached on Saturday, the staff moved 27 patients to local hospitals and temporary shelters, said Bret Bower, a spokesperson for the center.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
When temperatures soar, friends and neighbors share heat warnings, check on older adults or other community members who may need help, and coordinate community cooling shelters when formal systems are overwhelmed.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shelters

Noun

Success, no matter how stupendous, harbors within it the seed of potential failure if taken for granted and not built upon.

— Naazneen Karmali, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
After identifying the genomic safe harbors, the researchers applied short bursts of electricity to those eggs.

— Jay Kakade August 05, Refractor, 5 Aug. 2026

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