as in abode
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 oasis
But that didn’t deter us from the hike’s (alleged) destination: a palm oasis with the promise of a refreshing spring.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Our synagogue, the Liberal Jewish Temple of Coconut Creek, has been an oasis of hope, happiness and stability for more than 40 years.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Image Image There is no question that Bryant Park has become an urban oasis in Midtown, a district bereft of green space.
—Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 16 May 2025
South of the Tell lies the Saharan Atlas mountain range and oases.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Our synagogue, the Liberal Jewish Temple of Coconut Creek, has been an oasis of hope, happiness and stability for more than 40 years.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
Image Image There is no question that Bryant Park has become an urban oasis in Midtown, a district bereft of green space.
—Yuvraj Khanna, New York Times, 16 May 2025
South of the Tell lies the Saharan Atlas mountain range and oases.
—Angela Dansby, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Those seeking a pad with access to both might find a cottage-style abode overlooking Victoria Beach the perfect place the settle down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Across two floors and 2,600 square feet, the cozy abode retains many of its original details, including hand-hewn wood beams, wide-board pine floors, and three working fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Bird monitors on the Farne Islands off the northeastern coast of England are tallying the roughly 200,000 seabirds that return to this important sanctuary every year.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
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Always wanted to live out your very own Pretty Woman fantasy—albeit one that involves idling away your days at a tropical beachfront retreat in Hawaii as opposed to a posh Beverly Hills hotel?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The western portion of the continent is in particular peril of ice shelf retreat.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The catamaran worked its way west over the next days, stopping at various islands with anchorage fees of about $15 apiece, plus $3 per visitor.—
Mark Johanson,
AFAR Media,
22 Apr. 2025
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What helped crystallize this was an experience in Israel around 2015 when the government was trying to deport asylum seekers.—
Ashoka,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The decision to admit the Afrikaners, who are a minority in their country, came despite the administration's crackdown on admissions of other asylum seekers.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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This scandal was a stain on Mayor Sam Yorty, who had appointed the harbor commissioners.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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To get the boat back on course, three crew members voluntarily entered the harbor to swim/push the boat back to shore.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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