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
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Grimes’s narrative is raw and unsparing, laying bare not only relentless physical violence but also psychological trauma with no time or refuge to heal.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 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
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
Grimes’s narrative is raw and unsparing, laying bare not only relentless physical violence but also psychological trauma with no time or refuge to heal.
—Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 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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Our friends converted their 400-person reception hall wedding into a spirited dance party at their home, with small groups of well-wishers, each small enough to fit into their bomb shelter, taking turns reveling.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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About 120,000 people are in 580 overcrowded shelters with inadequate sanitation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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To protect these fragile machines, developers are supposed to invest in expensive battery storage or grid backups, ultimately driving up production costs and stalling the transition to affordable green fuel.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Straddling the rugged mountains between the states of Mexico and Michoacán, the 138,000-acre reserve has around a half dozen public, community-run sanctuaries within its borders and in its buffer zones.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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In an area where fire danger is always a lingering reality, loss is not an unfamiliar theme at this Malibu sanctuary.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Near Heian Shrine Searching for a cozy yet modern spot for a couples’ retreat?—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Ocean Avenue is popular with tourists thanks to its high concentration of hotels and proximity to the beach, Santa Monica Pier, and pedestrians-only retail haven Third Street Promenade.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Besides energy disruption, the turmoil in the Middle East has shattered Dubai's status as a global wealth hub, as the rich scramble to escape the largely tax-free haven.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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