as in shelter
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge
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Recent Examples of refuge
Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The plan calls for at least four lease sales to take place within the refuge over a 10-year period.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
Targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
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Noun
But as childhood faded into adolescence, the piano became less a place of play and more a refuge.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
The plan calls for at least four lease sales to take place within the refuge over a 10-year period.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
For one, an evacuation was not necessarily a path to refuge in the United States, as many expected.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
Targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
Noun
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This warranty gives homeowners confidence that their investment is protected and that the company is committed to long-term results.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prices start at $57 At minimum, an area rug’s job is to protect your floors from scratches, spills, and scuffs, but this particular style holds so much more importance in terms of adding decor, texture, and color to a space — just ask Joanna Gaines.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At its peak in the early 2000s, the sanctuary was home to 33 large cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, RNZ reported.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vallance said the company had spent millions of dollars on the sanctuary with no return.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is our chance to recognize and support them — and to commit to building shelters that are truly safe havens for pets and people alike.—
Scott Giacoppo,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Recent investigations like OpenLux and the 2017 series Panama Papers, however, reveal how bad actors also sometimes use these havens to launder illicit cash and evade taxes.—
Deena Sabry,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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