as in abode
something that provides protection or relief from weather or outside dangers
Her study was an oasis of quiet in her otherwise chaotic home.
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Recent Examples of oasis
Consider borrowing elements to create an enchanting outdoor oasis.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Mention of the farm brought to mind a make-believe oasis of sunshine, warm fields of thick, green grass, fat red apples hanging from a tree, oats mixed with brown sugar in the trough, and a cool, clear stream winding through the center of it all.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The rounded backs and breezy linen upholstery make this dining chair duo a great option for your coastal oasis.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Positioned in a valley in the highlands of eastern Ukraine, Kramatorsk and neighboring Sloviansk came under heavy aerial bombardment after the full-scale invasion of 2022, but became an oasis of sorts for Ukrainian troops as fire moved elsewhere.
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Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Mention of the farm brought to mind a make-believe oasis of sunshine, warm fields of thick, green grass, fat red apples hanging from a tree, oats mixed with brown sugar in the trough, and a cool, clear stream winding through the center of it all.
—
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The rounded backs and breezy linen upholstery make this dining chair duo a great option for your coastal oasis.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
Positioned in a valley in the highlands of eastern Ukraine, Kramatorsk and neighboring Sloviansk came under heavy aerial bombardment after the full-scale invasion of 2022, but became an oasis of sorts for Ukrainian troops as fire moved elsewhere.
—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oasis
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The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath abode spans roughly 4,500 square feet.
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Infuse a beachy vibe into your abode or outdoor space with this jute rug, courtesy of Safavieh.
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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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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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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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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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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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Another gives the president the power to turn away refugees seeking asylum at the border.
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Mohamed’s asylum application was denied, and immigration judges ordered him to leave in 2001 and later rejected his appeal in 2002.
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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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