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
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 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
Seek refuge at rest areas or protected spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 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 turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leaf litter and hollow stems provide critical shelter and insulation for many insects and small animals during the winter.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Frank wanted to sign another senior centre-back in the summer to protect Van de Ven and Romero, who both missed large chunks of last season with muscle issues.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Money that could strengthen communities or fund innovation instead sits idle, protected by leverage and loopholes.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Trent Stewart was the pastor at The Log Church in Waverly, where Sunday school and worship were canceled this weekend and replaced with a time of prayer in the sanctuary, the church's associate pastor, Charlie Musick, posted on social media.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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True to its mystical desert roots, the hotel leans into Sedona's reputation as a spiritual sanctuary—with a lineup of wellness offerings that range from grounding to otherworldly.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While not as grand in scale or scope as the aforementioned parks, Erlebnispark Tripsdrill offers a premium day’s retreat for all ages with its unique homage to traditional German culture, superior thrill rides, and countryside landscapes.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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There is retreat, there is opportunity for enclosure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Qatar, a country that provides a haven to terrorists and financially supports anti-Israel activism around the world, is key to American interests, Hirschhorn said.—
Michele Chabin,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Auto loans were once a safe haven, with drivers prioritizing payments on their transportation above other debts.—
Miguel Ambriz,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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