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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
The upland towers are increasingly havens of luxury living; 70 Pine was converted to condos a decade ago.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Best Patio Storage Deals Your backyard haven is only good as your storage solutions, so don’t forget to check out Walmart’s deals on patio storage furniture.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
For mixed-race children, white, Black, Chinese and Native American, the school became a haven.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Over the years, the Cannes red carpet has become a haven for daring fashion.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 May 2025
Best Patio Storage Deals Your backyard haven is only good as your storage solutions, so don’t forget to check out Walmart’s deals on patio storage furniture.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
For mixed-race children, white, Black, Chinese and Native American, the school became a haven.
—Erika Hayasaki, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
Over the years, the Cannes red carpet has become a haven for daring fashion.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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This scandal was a stain on Mayor Sam Yorty, who had appointed the harbor commissioners.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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To get the boat back on course, three crew members voluntarily entered the harbor to swim/push the boat back to shore.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The 5,000-ton-class destroyer was damaged Wednesday when a transport cradle on the ship’s stern detached early during a launch ceremony attended by Kim at the northeastern port of Chongjin.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Some stay in port longer to enable more in-depth exploration of the culture, and some bring the art offshore; think Regent Seven Seas Cruises, whose brand new Seven Seas Grandeur has Picassos and the first Fabergé egg to live at sea.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Always wanted to live out your very own Pretty Woman fantasy—albeit one that involves idling away your days at a tropical beachfront retreat in Hawaii as opposed to a posh Beverly Hills hotel?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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The western portion of the continent is in particular peril of ice shelf retreat.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Friendship Bay Beach on the eastern shore is another popular anchorage with a beautiful beachfront, while remote Crescent Beach on the island's northeast coast offers a castaway feel.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Friendship Bay is a popular anchorage and home to Bequia Beach Hotel, the new Sand Bar a welcome addition to an otherwise bare but beautiful beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Noun
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As the world’s largest shark sanctuary, French Polynesia offers scientists a place to study sharks and rays without the intense fishing pressure found in most other parts of the world.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same year, a monkey that was headed for a wildlife sanctuary escaped from his crate in a San Antonio baggage area.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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