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
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Jefferson regarded Monticello as a refuge from the times, but the times inevitably find their way here.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Karen Lubeck,
Town & Country,
8 Nov. 2022
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
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Noun
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Jefferson regarded Monticello as a refuge from the times, but the times inevitably find their way here.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Verb
Migratory birds will also be attracted to the hedges and trees, which will give them refuge on their journeys.
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Karen Lubeck,
Town & Country,
8 Nov. 2022
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
Noun
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Place posters in the neighborhood, post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor and check every nearby shelter for your pet.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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There aren’t enough ships to protect the reopening trade routes from pirates.
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Rhaena goes to the Vale and begs Lady Jeyne Arryn for sanctuary, but the noblewoman wants nothing to do with her.
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In the warm ivory sanctuary of her office in her ambassadorial Georgian town house in London, Madonna is on the latest turn of the roller coaster that is her thrilling, adventuresome, and fecund life.
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View gallery - 18 images US design firm Renée del Gaudio Architecture has completed a 2,100-sq-ft (195-sq-m) retreat in Allenspark, Colorado.
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The two-bed, two-bath main residence is indeed a retreat, with two separate studios for guests.
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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.
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Blending comfort with warmth, familiarity, and character, all rooted in a connection to nature, creates a nostalgic space that’s primed to be your summertime haven.
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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