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oasis

noun

Definition of oasis

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 The same river that was savagely polluted by the mining industry, devastating the ancestral oasis of Quillagua. — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026 That meant the large stand of pine rockland around Zoo Miami became a bat oasis. — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Additionally, the Ammeln Valley has over 20 old Berber Villages and hidden oases dotted throughout the landscape. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Throughout the sci-fi trilogy, the large oasis area in the Western Region of the Emirate has provided a substantial portion of the landscape of the desert planet Arrakis, home to the monstrous sandworms. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for oasis

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Noun

Polly appears trapped and destined to burn to death in the abode as Alice sets the house ablaze.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The 9,000-square-foot abode, designed by acclaimed architect Greg Faulkner, sits at the base of a volcano that dates back three million years.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

Looking effortless on the beach is quite the art form–I, for one, often end up covered in a stubborn sunscreen and sand paste, hiding under a towel desperate for refuge from the sun.

— Emma Spedding, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Writing Bobby was a refuge, a place to cast off the daily complications of experiencing the world in a woman’s body.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of refuge

Noun

The 39 days of the World Cup definitely had their moments of politics invading what was hoped to be a sporting sanctuary.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
The movement, which had roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Definition of sanctuary

Noun

Since then Tuchel has faced criticism for England’s retreat in the second half, his defensive substitutions and his switch to a back five.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 18 July 2026
On-site lodging includes 10 cabins and 60 campsites, offering a serene nature retreat.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of retreat

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Last week torrential rains triggered deadly mudslides and flooding in Cox’s Bazar, flattening shelters and killing more than a dozen people, including children.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of shelter

Noun

According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
During the summer, children learn to sail just beyond the anchorage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

Noun

However, because his asylum case was still pending, ICE kept him in custody before transferring him to a detention center.

— Susana Erazo, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Pavlensky argues that his work is being used against him, while French authorities are assessing whether his criminal convictions justify withdrawing his asylum status.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of asylum

Noun

In early June, Belgian maritime harbor pilots went on strike stemming from a longstanding dispute with lawmakers over federal pension reforms.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Its ships have hundreds of rooms and suites—not thousands—and slip into harbors that megaships cannot reach, keeping shore days intimate enough that the market vendor, the guide, and the lunch that follows feel like part of the same long afternoon.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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