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 the gambling oasis may have found a savior.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Café Kappeli, an Old World oasis of pastry and relaxation, sits proudly at the harbor’s edge.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
For many, The Sanderling, located on Currituck Sound, is the epitome of rejuvenation, providing a private coastal oasis that immediately delivers the daily grind mentality into a coastal state of mind.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
But past the tidy front garden, Avery-Kimball's backyard opens into a lush and slightly unruly native oasis.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Café Kappeli, an Old World oasis of pastry and relaxation, sits proudly at the harbor’s edge.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
For many, The Sanderling, located on Currituck Sound, is the epitome of rejuvenation, providing a private coastal oasis that immediately delivers the daily grind mentality into a coastal state of mind.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
But past the tidy front garden, Avery-Kimball's backyard opens into a lush and slightly unruly native oasis.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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There, with the help of Cassandre Bonhomme, who has been working with the Anthony family as an event planner and designer for about a decade, the basketball star turned his 13,000-square-foot Westchester County abode into a home that matches his unique and eclectic taste.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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This space is a quiet sanctuary for a bride on a deeply sacred occasion.—
Jayne Yutig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
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On May 17, flames ripped through the church, leaving the sanctuary in ruins and destroying its iconic steeple.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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His home is — was — more than three blocks from the wide creek that runs along the backside of this seaside summer retreat near Savannah.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Turn your balcony into a stylish outdoor retreat with smart layout ideas, furniture picks, and plant recommendations that make the most of every square foot.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Faced with an impassable strait, carriers did not hold vessels in indefinite anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Greece, along with some other EU member states, is in talks with African countries about establishing centers in those countries for migrants whose asylum claims have been rejected in Europe, a proposal that has drawn criticism from international rights groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Athens is backing new European Union crackdowns and negotiating with African governments to host migrant centers for people rejected by Europe’s asylum system, a plan denounced by international human rights groups.—
Derek Gatopoulos,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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O’Brien advised them to build a large, permanent air-force base, and to keep frigates on rotation in the Nuuk harbor, as a deterrent to the Russian and Chinese navies.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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