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
Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Many are asylum seekers, individuals admitted at the U.S.-Mexico border while seeking refuge, recipients of humanitarian parole, or even people with pending or approved applications for temporary protection from deportation.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Noun
The state has more than 800 miles of beaches and dozens of state and national parks as well as wildlife refuges that helped attract a record 143 million visitors, many from across the globe, in 2024.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Many are asylum seekers, individuals admitted at the U.S.-Mexico border while seeking refuge, recipients of humanitarian parole, or even people with pending or approved applications for temporary protection from deportation.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
Noun
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Earlier this year, the star launched an emergency fund and donated $100,000 to victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, and also volunteered at an animal shelter to help cats and dogs that were affected by the natural disaster.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Even Hayek and Friedman talked confidently about a flat 25 percent income tax—as if Andrew Mellon, who had unmatched wisdom on this score, was incorrect that any rate over 10 percent prompts the full menace of flows into economically unproductive shelters.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Gmail Account Attack Defense Step Three — Use A Passkey This one really should be a non-brainer: stop using passwords and switch to a passkey to protect your Gmail account.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Keiko's sanctuary was only temporary as he was born in the wild and eventually joined a pod of orcas.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
Noun
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With close proximity to Truist Field and Bank of America Stadium, The Pub at Uptown is looking to be a haven for sports fans, with 14 TVs, a dartboard and the original jukebox from the previous restaurant.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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Over the years, the Cannes red carpet has become a haven for daring fashion.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2025
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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