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as in harbor
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
this picturesque cove is one of the most popular havens on all of the cape for weekend yachtsmen
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the cross-country skiers hoped desperately to find a cave, as a haven from the blizzard
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Recent Examples of haven
Port Royal is known for its history as a pirate haven and its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Laguna Woods may have been designed as a retirement haven, but a cacophony of voices at the United Mutual town hall meeting Friday, July 11, suggested it’s also become an oasis for an increasing number of coyotes.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
For a century or more, this edge-of-Europe location has been a safe haven.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Protecting a species: This metro Phoenix city intends to become a haven for monarch butterflies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Laguna Woods may have been designed as a retirement haven, but a cacophony of voices at the United Mutual town hall meeting Friday, July 11, suggested it’s also become an oasis for an increasing number of coyotes.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
For a century or more, this edge-of-Europe location has been a safe haven.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Protecting a species: This metro Phoenix city intends to become a haven for monarch butterflies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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The Rooftop at the Envoy is one of the Seaport District’s hot spots, with gorgeous harbor views and a chic clientele.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The harbor breeze keeps things moving, and the slope to the water offers just enough pull to get the blood flowing.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Footage of what initially appeared to be a man passing pillows and food down to an individual seemingly taking refuge in a storm drain has turned out to be a kitten rescue.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Video shared by Reuters and the Nippon News Network showed people taking refuge on a roof.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
Noun
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As expected, healthy meals sourced locally from ports will comprise most menus.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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This one to three day route suggests stopping at Horseshoe Bay to chill and watch the ferries sailing into port.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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What also made this retreat truly unique was its cultural intentionality.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Residents of Kyiv retreat to metro stations nightly to shelter from Russian strikes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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According to Chattogram Port Authority data, 97 vessels—including container ships, bulk carriers and oil tankers—were at the outer anchorage as of Tuesday.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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If a tree is no longer standing straight, the wind may have yanked it from the anchorage of its roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dozens of organizations in Fort Lauderdale offer services and resources — food, shelter, medical care, job training, clothing — to the city’s homeless population.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
2 Aug. 2025
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As the protesters processed the events that had taken place, some came to the sanctuary to pray regardless of faith: some kneeling, some on prayer mats in the back of the church.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In 2015, over 1,500 people signed a petition asking that Frankie be relocated to a sanctuary.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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