as in shelter
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge
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Recent Examples of refuge
Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Benedictine community that lives here maintains a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, giving the estate a sense of both grandeur and refuge.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
Targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
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Noun
The retreat’s strict, no-nonsense approach has earned it a serious A-list following, with stars including Rebel Wilson, Mandy Moore, Connie Britton and Lea Michele among those who have sought refuge there.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
The Benedictine community that lives here maintains a quiet, contemplative atmosphere, giving the estate a sense of both grandeur and refuge.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Verb
For one, an evacuation was not necessarily a path to refuge in the United States, as many expected.
—Abigail Hauslohner, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
Targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
Noun
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Though many people come to far West Texas for its isolation—the Unabomber’s slightly less reclusive brother did a stint here in the eighties, living at first in a crude underground shelter—Miller said that immigration-enforcement agents have been an intrusive presence for many years.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Newborns in incubators were transferred and doctors and nurses scrambled to find shelter amid fears the hospital would become the next casualty in Haiti’s escalating gang wars.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The Linc is an open-air stadium, so there is no dome or roof to protect fans from the sun.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Its leaders have repeatedly contended that their resistance to occupation is protected under international law and the Lebanese constitution, if not under the new domestic policy.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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His sanctuary is home to about 700 of the gentle giants.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The controversial livestreamer pleaded no contest after being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary in March.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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The beach starts just outside the tent and the water is home to Stingaree Reef, a snorkeler haven.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Maintain your home as a haven from summertime humidity and prevent potential problems with simple tricks and fixes.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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