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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
the tanker stayed in Boston harbor three days to undergo repairs
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as in refuges
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
seeking a harbor from the drenching rain, we unfortunately chose a bank where a robbery was taking place
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as in has
to keep in one's mind or heart
he had long harbored a grudge against his old employer, who had high-handedly fired him without cause
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in shelters
to be or provide a shelter for
the little cabin is harbored from the wind by a thick growth of pines
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Recent Examples of harbors
Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Each of its 12 houses harbors its own culture, its own rituals, even its own specific architecture.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
In spite of its high levels of salinity, Utah’s Great Salt Lake harbors all sorts of resident and migratory bird species throughout the year—and for anyone wishing to discover the rich biodiversity of the region firsthand, Antelope Island is the perfect spot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
These were some of the men considered to play the globe-trotting archaeologist who’s an artist with a bullwhip but harbors a deathly fear of snakes.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
Now a part of the AFC rebel alliance, the group has also taken over resource-rich communities in the east such as Nyabibwe and Rubaya, which harbors one of the world’s largest deposits of coltan, a valuable mineral used in the production of smartphones.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
The process, known as confirmation sampling, is intended to verify that the soil at these properties no longer harbors toxic chemicals above the state’s cleanup standards once toxic-laden ash and rubble are removed, along with up to six inches of topsoil.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
By reading out Musk's words, the students' lawyers are attempting to show that Musk harbors a deep resentment of federal employees, especially in the Department of Education.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
When Scherer compared Swims’ teen days growing up in Conyers, Georgia, to High School Musical — in which Efron’s Troy Bolton is the basketball star who harbors secret musical aspirations — Swims immediately related to the Disney analogy.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
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Julia Roberts’ college professor harbors a dark secret that threatens to surface when one of her students (Ayo Edebiri) levels serious allegations against colleague Andrew Garfield.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025
Each of its 12 houses harbors its own culture, its own rituals, even its own specific architecture.
—Amanda Nguyen, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
In spite of its high levels of salinity, Utah’s Great Salt Lake harbors all sorts of resident and migratory bird species throughout the year—and for anyone wishing to discover the rich biodiversity of the region firsthand, Antelope Island is the perfect spot.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
These were some of the men considered to play the globe-trotting archaeologist who’s an artist with a bullwhip but harbors a deathly fear of snakes.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Feb. 2025
Now a part of the AFC rebel alliance, the group has also taken over resource-rich communities in the east such as Nyabibwe and Rubaya, which harbors one of the world’s largest deposits of coltan, a valuable mineral used in the production of smartphones.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
The process, known as confirmation sampling, is intended to verify that the soil at these properties no longer harbors toxic chemicals above the state’s cleanup standards once toxic-laden ash and rubble are removed, along with up to six inches of topsoil.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
By reading out Musk's words, the students' lawyers are attempting to show that Musk harbors a deep resentment of federal employees, especially in the Department of Education.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
When Scherer compared Swims’ teen days growing up in Conyers, Georgia, to High School Musical — in which Efron’s Troy Bolton is the basketball star who harbors secret musical aspirations — Swims immediately related to the Disney analogy.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbors
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BlackRock agreed earlier this month to purchase a 90% stake in the Panama Ports Company, which operates the ports of Balboa and Cristobal in the Central American nation.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps not as viable as the ports were in the late 19th and 20th centuries, these big-boat commercial harbors remain with us.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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The MoMa Black Arts Council was formed in 1993, and holds several events throughout the year, including art talks and film screenings.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cabin accommodates up to six operators seated on shock-absorbing seats and two crew members at the forward control console.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2025
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With rates starting at $40,000 per night and a two-night minimum stay, the resort accommodates up to 22 guests across three bungalows.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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In short, both funds should be safe havens for income-hungry investors on more stock-market weakness.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our homes are meant to be our havens, where families feel secure and the stresses of our professional lives can be safely left behind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Harbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbors. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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