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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Thousands of residents of Kyiv were taking refuge inside metro stations and other shelters after air raid warnings.
—Reuters, NBC news, 2 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.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
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Noun
On top of the discomfort of Max’s cozying up to them in public, Anna and Tom quickly realize that not even their home is a refuge.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
Thousands of residents of Kyiv were taking refuge inside metro stations and other shelters after air raid warnings.
—Reuters, NBC news, 2 June 2026
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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Two buildings at the Animal Protective League shelter in Springfield were heavily damaged, but none of the nearly 150 cats and 28 dogs housed there were injured, said Deana Corbin, the group's executive director.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The weather service also urged people to avoid windows, and if outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle to seek the closest substantial shelter and to protect themselves from flying debris.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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On Wednesday, Raman said her administration would focus on lowering housing costs, protecting renters, reducing homelessness, improving city services, strengthening emergency response systems, supporting small businesses and fighting to retain jobs in the entertainment industry.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Two years later, voters in several Chittenden County towns formed the park district to conserve nature in the river valley, build ways for people to appreciate it and create sanctuaries.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The best wellness retreats aren’t defined by the number of amenities offered, but by how thoughtfully those experiences are curated to support restoration.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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It was built around the Myakka, a wild river that's a haven for the state's unique wildlife.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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