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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
Mamdani said 1,400 placements have been made into shelters and safe havens.
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Christina Fan, CBS News, 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
The sell-off comes alongside broader market woes, with tech stocks sliding and investors increasingly seeking shelter in old-school safe havens like gold and government bonds.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Visits to these recreational havens provide the ideal escape for anyone seeking more peaceful surroundings.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Agents can be prohibited from entering safe havens; they can be required to show their faces and identify themselves.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
In a world where digital currencies vie with traditional havens, Hong Kong’s hub status could bridge fiat, crypto, and commodities.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Washington’s Gulf allies — including several of Iran’s own rivals — have also pushed against a US military intervention, warning that the ripple effects would undermine regional security and damage their reputations as havens for foreign capital, The New York Times reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Christina Fan, CBS News, 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
The sell-off comes alongside broader market woes, with tech stocks sliding and investors increasingly seeking shelter in old-school safe havens like gold and government bonds.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Visits to these recreational havens provide the ideal escape for anyone seeking more peaceful surroundings.
—Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
Agents can be prohibited from entering safe havens; they can be required to show their faces and identify themselves.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
In a world where digital currencies vie with traditional havens, Hong Kong’s hub status could bridge fiat, crypto, and commodities.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Such assets are often considered safe havens in times of geopolitical turmoil.
—Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Washington’s Gulf allies — including several of Iran’s own rivals — have also pushed against a US military intervention, warning that the ripple effects would undermine regional security and damage their reputations as havens for foreign capital, The New York Times reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for havens
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The formation of Bharat is part of India’s larger ambitions to become a maritime powerhouse, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government committing a $1 trillion investment into the country’s ports and shipbuilding efforts.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Food can clog ports in the burner head and block flames from emerging.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
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Another priority was to create little refuges for herself.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Sailing aboard a small ship with just 36 passengers, the voyage moves between islands and along remote coastlines, accessing sea caves, marine sanctuaries, and quiet anchorages that large cruise ships simply cannot reach.—
Paris Wilson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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The beach clubs and anchorages rival those of the western Mediterranean—but without the same summer crush of crowds.—
Geoffrey Ravoire,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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Donate functional toys no longer played with to shelters, thrift stores, daycares, or other local organizations in need.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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With a capacity of 30 beds across the overnight shelters, Interfaith was forced to turn some people away due to capacity limits.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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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In virtually all harbors, deepening to 40 to 50 feet instead costs hundreds of millions of dollars.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 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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Over the years, the pair has assembled a real estate portfolio anchored by a compound in Calabasas, California, and complemented by everything from island retreats in Hawaii to suburban hideaways in Maryland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The group holds yearly men’s retreats in cities such as Orlando, Tampa, and Atlanta.—
Kamal Morgan
February 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Havens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/havens. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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