as in shelters
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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as in protects
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 refuges
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, the National Park Service (NPS) encompasses 63 national parks and 433 other units, including battlefields, memorials, parkways, rivers, reserves, monuments, and wildlife refuges.
—Latria Graham, AFAR Media, 6 Aug. 2025
Some refuges have just one staffer left, Chandler said.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The prairie is known for its wide open space, which includes a national monument and wildlife refuges that house herds of elk and pronghorn.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Today, the National Park Service (NPS) encompasses 63 national parks and 433 other units, including battlefields, memorials, parkways, rivers, reserves, monuments, and wildlife refuges.
—Latria Graham, AFAR Media, 6 Aug. 2025
Some refuges have just one staffer left, Chandler said.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuges
Noun
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After an initial proposal that did not require a license or conditional use permit to establish the new shelters passed out of committee in July, it was sent back to committee to address some Republican council members' concerns.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.—
Meg Dunn,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kerényi shows how the pomegranate goes beyond a mere religious symbol, noting its role as an object of worship as evidenced by votive offerings of terracotta pomegranates in one of Hera’s sanctuaries.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, in a separate ranking of the most peaceful beachside retreats, the Gold Coast ranked third.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, in some of these foliage-laden retreats, visitors may more likely bump into a heron than a fellow traveler.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bedrooms are havens of soft colors, rich fabrics, and elegant details.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Refuges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuges. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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