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
Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sought refuge in the Trocadéro fountain, which sits across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower and is a popular viewing spot.
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Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
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.
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WIRED,
26 Aug. 2022
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Noun
This gallery showcases the wildlife at Harmony With Nature, a lifelong refuge for wolves and wolfdogs.
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Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Swimmers sought refuge in the Trocadéro fountain, which sits across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower and is a popular viewing spot.
—
Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Verb
For one, an evacuation was not necessarily a path to refuge in the United States, as many expected.
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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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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
Verb
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In the final months of pregnancy, the testicles descend through a passage called the inguinal canal to land in the scrotum, the pouch that protects them for the rest of a man’s life.
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This shampoo and conditioner are designed to strengthen and protect hair health while reducing frizz and split ends.
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The islands are wildlife sanctuaries.
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The sanctuary, located near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, cares for a colony of African vervet monkeys descended from animals linked to a roadside zoo and research facility that operated decades ago.
Noun
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In the 97th minute, chasing an equaliser from a corner kick, Scotland hit the first man, botched the clean-up job and found themselves on the retreat.
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Originally built as a summer home and later serving as a retreat house and seminary for the Missionaries of La Salette, the property opened as a resort in 1986.
Noun
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Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts, sending waves through the markets.
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This tiny, mountainous country, north of Greece and south of Montenegro, is a haven for outdoorsy types thanks to epic hiking trails through the Albanian Alps.
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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