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
And lucky for us, this city blooms with outdoor oases for every vibe.
—
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This naturalistic garden has almost half native plants and half non-native, but is an oasis
in the middle of the city.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
The birds are not the only ones flying in to see this oasis.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
In Gabès, a coastal oasis suffocated by a chemical complex, a fishing family is torn between survival and escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
This naturalistic garden has almost half native plants and half non-native, but is an oasis
in the middle of the city.
—Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
The birds are not the only ones flying in to see this oasis.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
In Gabès, a coastal oasis suffocated by a chemical complex, a fishing family is torn between survival and escape.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
Noun
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Tucked away along Eucalyptus Hill Road, the abode is at once moody and modern.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Property records show that the famous abode was listed in 2013 before closing in 2016 for $3.75 million.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Johnston Atoll, an unincorporated US territory and Pacific island wildlife refuge with a complicated military history, will no longer become a SpaceX reusable rocket test site, Popular Science reports.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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Some 600 people, most of them children, were given refuge in the church before it was struck, the Patriarchate said in a statement Thursday.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Known for its commitment to wellness, sustainability and experiential luxury, the Six Senses brand creates immersive sanctuaries that connect guests to nature, community and self.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Other pink binders are located at the entrance to the sanctuary itself as well as in the fellowship hall, all places anyone is welcome to enter St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, in west Los Angeles.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
13 July 2025
Noun
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What also made this retreat truly unique was its cultural intentionality.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Residents of Kyiv retreat to metro stations nightly to shelter from Russian strikes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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Whether that be seeking mental health help from Beacon Mental, one of The Center’s program partners, or going to a shelter, sometimes people have a waiting period or no way to get to the receiving entity.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Espiritu Santo is a geological layer cake carved with countless small anchorages, beloved by sailors and fishing enthusiasts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Fort Point Located beneath the south anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Point National Historic Site was constructed to protect San Francisco’s harbor from potential naval threats as the region became rich with the discovery of gold.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Legally, there is supposed to be an exception for people who express fear of persecution in their home country and request an opportunity to seek asylum, Webb said. Berezhnova-Gunel was not seeking asylum, Nations said.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Under that deal, within weeks the U.K. would return some undocumented migrants across the Channel to France, in return for an equal number of asylum seekers who've filed applications and have been waiting there.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
11 July 2025
Noun
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By offering safe harbors, flexibility, and clear guardrails, the state is sending a signal to startups and enterprise innovators alike.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Think yachts bobbing in the harbor, beachfront homes with glass walls, and brunches that casually cost three figures.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
9 July 2025
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“Oasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oasis. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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