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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
Farther out in the western region of Madonna de Campiglio (where Ski World Cup takes place), Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti is a haven for wellness revelers thanks to its over 50,000 sq ft spa — ideal as a post Games recharge.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The state hosting the Super Bowl this year, California, is not one of those legal safe havens for sports gambling.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
This is Florida, a retirement haven.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, investors turned to traditional safe-haven names like Procter & Gamble, which has a long track record of adeptly managing its business during market and economic uncertainty.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The state hosting the Super Bowl this year, California, is not one of those legal safe havens for sports gambling.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
This is Florida, a retirement haven.
—Miami Herald Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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Günaltay says there are government plans to refill the canal and reconnect the harbor to the sea.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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That moved a number of boaters to bolt to other harbors, including Waukegan, where one official said the Waukegan Port District marina was gaining slip holders with North Point in flux.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Generations of Coloradans will see their stories here and imagine the days when legendary Black actors and authors sought refuge in Lincoln Hills.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The city is also expanding its efforts to open up new places in which people can take refuge, according to Mamdani.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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To reach Anse Source d’Argent, venture about two miles south of the ferry port on La Digue.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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According to Hillwood, AllianceTexas serves as the primary inland port for the southwestern United States.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Rooms feel like a cozy meditative retreat precisely because the communal spaces pulse with vibrant NYC energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Schoen, owner of the Paradise River Bend wedding venue and vacation rental property, often visits what was once a pristine retreat across the road from his cabins, surrounded by trees and nestled along the usually tranquil Guadalupe River.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The French navy is escorting the ship to anchorage for more checks, the statement said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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Gertie, a female boxer-mix, was found by a partner shelter in Tulare after she had been dropped off on the side of the road with serious injuries.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The gala, the organization’s biggest fundraiser, helps fund counseling, advocacy and emergency shelter for individuals and families who are survivors of domestic violence.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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In terms of affordability and reliability, consider IKEA your sanctuary.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Feb. 2026
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Parents and community members spoke about the trauma caused if armed and masked immigration agents enter schools — an environment that should be a sanctuary for learning, not a stage for political terror.—
Randy Linville,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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