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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
Theaters were there for us as an affordable diversion during the Great Depression and World War II, and more recently have been a haven for anyone needing air conditioning or a popcorn bucket.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
More than 100 volunteers gathered to help restore the longtime artist’s haven from damage sustained in the Eaton fire last year.
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Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Myanmar has become a haven for industrial-scale scam compounds, which have drafted some 300,000 people from dozens of countries, often against their will, according to the United Nations.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, California, used to be a celebrity haven in the golden age of Tinseltown before closing its doors in 2013.
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Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
More than 100 volunteers gathered to help restore the longtime artist’s haven from damage sustained in the Eaton fire last year.
—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Myanmar has become a haven for industrial-scale scam compounds, which have drafted some 300,000 people from dozens of countries, often against their will, according to the United Nations.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Hollywood Park, in Inglewood, California, used to be a celebrity haven in the golden age of Tinseltown before closing its doors in 2013.
—
Lili Kobielski,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for haven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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The department will also deploy counterterrorism resources, explosive detection K-9s, bomb squad personnel and heavy weapons teams, along with plain clothes officers and a harbor unit for the waterways.
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The Seaport’s history also reflects its legacy as a major harbor area.
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The city has taken a slate of actions to help sweat-dripping denizens find refuge from the heat, including opening up additional cooling centers and expanding pool hours.
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Residents are welcome to use the center during the day for refuge and to connect with available resources.
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Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms have announced projects spanning aviation, banking, energy, ports, and real estate.
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The rooms, each named for notable past guests, show great attention to detail with floral fabrics, pillowtop beds, the latest USB ports and Bulgari toiletries in bathrooms.
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View gallery - 18 images US design firm Renée del Gaudio Architecture has completed a 2,100-sq-ft (195-sq-m) retreat in Allenspark, Colorado.
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The two-bed, two-bath main residence is indeed a retreat, with two separate studios for guests.
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Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.
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Ferretti Group Yachts from all of the Ferretti Group brands were represented in Borgo Santandrea’s anchorage.
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Place posters in the neighborhood, post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor and check every nearby shelter for your pet.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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The islands are wildlife sanctuaries.
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The sanctuary, located near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, cares for a colony of African vervet monkeys descended from animals linked to a roadside zoo and research facility that operated decades ago.
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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