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as in ports
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 refuges
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 havens
Independent bookstores are magical havens for the next generation of readers—fostering a community that goes beyond the pages.
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Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Some are surf havens with stellar waves, while others cater to families with calm waters and things to do right on the sand.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran, alongside Russia and China, has mastered sanctions evasion, using shadow fleets, alternative payment systems, and loosely regulated financial havens to move capital beyond Western oversight.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
One answer would be that the more savage the storm, the more urgent the need for safe havens.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some areas of San Diego County are already Dark Sky havens, including Borrego Springs and Julian, which are both official Dark Sky Communities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Safe havens, which would typically sell-off in a de-escalation, also found support.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
When fear eases, the rush into safe havens tends to ease with it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Some are surf havens with stellar waves, while others cater to families with calm waters and things to do right on the sand.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Iran, alongside Russia and China, has mastered sanctions evasion, using shadow fleets, alternative payment systems, and loosely regulated financial havens to move capital beyond Western oversight.
—Gaurav Srivastava, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
One answer would be that the more savage the storm, the more urgent the need for safe havens.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Some areas of San Diego County are already Dark Sky havens, including Borrego Springs and Julian, which are both official Dark Sky Communities.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Safe havens, which would typically sell-off in a de-escalation, also found support.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Both are retirement havens that have attracted residents from the Front Range with lower living costs, and in the case of Grand Junction, a more temperate climate.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
When fear eases, the rush into safe havens tends to ease with it.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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Through this initiative, onboard restaurants serve over 80 varieties of fish from ports worldwide, sourced within 48 hours of arriving at port.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That means hardened infrastructure, redundant logistics, jointly developed air and missile defenses, more resilient energy systems, and upgrades to pipelines, ports, rail, and trade routes.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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Wildlife refuges and other nature areas protect 40% of Block Island, and residents are renowned for their fierce opposition to anything that might imperil their pristine Atlantic home.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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Summer brings crowd-free exploration of the Lofoten Archipelago, reaching remote anchorages accessible only by sea.—
Terry Ward,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city has converted several former hotels into shelters and added a handful of tiny home microcommunities to move people indoors from encampments.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene were taken to shelters, and there was also an evacuation order at Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, the BNS news agency reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The group asked the IRS to prioritize practical, simplified guidance, including safe harbors, clear definitions, consistent drafting, and rules calibrated to taxpayer sophistication.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The company has also had to suspend some of its transport services and find alternate routes either to safe harbors or over land.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Like rhinos, there are several rhino sanctuaries in the region, as well as the community focused wildlife conservancies and sustainable luxury lodges that are putting this part of East Africa on the travel map.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2026
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As the play reminds us, finding sanctuaries of many kinds in these times can be very difficult to achieve.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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No-phone retreats — getaways where resorts lock up, limit or ban personal devices — are emerging as one of 2026’s fastest-growing wellness travel categories, and the demand is reshaping what luxury hospitality looks like from Bali to the Bahamas.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2026
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Most guests adjust to no-phone retreats within 48 hours, according to Cool Places founder Martin Dunford, though the first 24 hours can feel jarring as travelers detach from constant notifications and screens.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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