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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Another priority was to create little refuges for herself.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
From implementing congressional direction to revise the controversial Endangered Species Act to managing national wildlife refuges in changing landscapes to combating invasive species with new tools, Nesvik’s task is immense.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Lodging options vary from winter campsites and rustic cottages, to cozy micro-refuges and larger chalets.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Many of these refuges have since been obliterated.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
As the sun has grown subtly brighter over this span, if this supercontinent struggled with high carbon dioxide levels like its Pangaean forebear did, then this would be an inimically hot world to animals, except for lone refuges fringing its polar far reaches.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Nearby barrier islands like Sanibel, Cabbage Key, and Captiva add to the appeal, with scenic bike paths, wildlife refuges, and smaller communities that feel residential rather than resort-driven.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Another priority was to create little refuges for herself.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
From implementing congressional direction to revise the controversial Endangered Species Act to managing national wildlife refuges in changing landscapes to combating invasive species with new tools, Nesvik’s task is immense.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Lodging options vary from winter campsites and rustic cottages, to cozy micro-refuges and larger chalets.
—Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
Many of these refuges have since been obliterated.
—Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2025
As the sun has grown subtly brighter over this span, if this supercontinent struggled with high carbon dioxide levels like its Pangaean forebear did, then this would be an inimically hot world to animals, except for lone refuges fringing its polar far reaches.
—Peter Brannen, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuges
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National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.—
Cat Ward,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Montgomery County During a Code Blue, the county has additional resources for people experiencing homelessness, including access to temporary warming shelters, food and clothing.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These natural springs can be enjoyed at traditional properties like Fujiya Ryokan or at modern retreats such as Amanemu, where guests have access to spa onsens and private onsen baths in every suite and villa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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That’s when traditional havens tend to outperform.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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With the price of housing, food and other consumer goods elevated and confidence in traditional safe havens being tested, gold is increasingly viewed as a potential portfolio stabilizer rather than a speculative bet.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Refuges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuges. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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