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
Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
According to earlier reports from the BBC, many residents from North Darfur state sought refuge in the area after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces forced them out of their homes.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 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
As Imperial Japanese soldiers scour the streets, a group of civilians in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing seek refuge in a small photography studio.
—Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
According to earlier reports from the BBC, many residents from North Darfur state sought refuge in the area after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces forced them out of their homes.
—Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, described him as an introvert to The Athletic in February.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well-meaning people sometimes disturb the fawn and bring it to a wildlife sanctuary, thinking it has been abandoned.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the late nights and electronic music scene, Ibiza can be a sanctuary, a place where Black women can embrace rest, beauty and intentional travel without the pressure to shrink, explain or conform.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Hidden Hills home represents a softer, more private chapter in Lopez’s real estate story, offering her a secluded retreat after a tumultuous few years in the public eye.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, as other big banks retreat, Bank of America is leaning in.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The farm also offered a safe haven during the pandemic for the siblings, and Livia has been actively supporting Quintosapore, managing its communication and marketing initiatives.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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While still a remote possibility, the uncertainty has been enough to fuel persistent safe-haven demand.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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