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refuge

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verb

as in to shelter
to be or provide a shelter for a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers

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Recent Examples of refuge
Noun
The rest of the population lived as farmers outside the city, taking refuge inside a city citadel only in times of conflict. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025 Additionally, a current Federal Duck Stamp can be used for free admission to any national wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee. Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 29 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 See All Example Sentences for refuge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
Noun
  • If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • One shelter the actress is proud and excited to highlight is Animal Haven in New York City, which is holding an in-person adoption event over the weekend.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The commission reports the use of the ATMs by scammers, who urge consumers to deposit cash into them to protect their savings, is on the rise.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The fire also consumed an 80-acre condor sanctuary operated by Ventana Wildlife Society.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The sanctuary is home to more than 70 great apes, who frolic in a lush Florida jungle outfitted with climbing structures, swinging vines and numerous toys and enrichment activities.
    Martha Shade, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Skylark’s energy matched Mecca’s vision perfectly, a retreat where global luxury could meet local authenticity without compromise.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The Jokake Inn, a winter retreat, opened in 1928 on the site where The Phoenician resort now stands.
    Douglas C. Towne, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For decades, a classic Schlitz beer sign kept watch over the entryway to Satin Doll's Lounge, a beloved haven for jazz on Milwaukee's north side.
    Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In those early days, survival was top of mind, which then gradually shifted to reviving tourism —a focus that has led to this haven's current state.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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