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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
Port Royal is known for its history as a pirate haven and its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Laguna Woods may have been designed as a retirement haven, but a cacophony of voices at the United Mutual town hall meeting Friday, July 11, suggested it’s also become an oasis for an increasing number of coyotes.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
For a century or more, this edge-of-Europe location has been a safe haven.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Protecting a species: This metro Phoenix city intends to become a haven for monarch butterflies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Laguna Woods may have been designed as a retirement haven, but a cacophony of voices at the United Mutual town hall meeting Friday, July 11, suggested it’s also become an oasis for an increasing number of coyotes.
—Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 21 July 2025
For a century or more, this edge-of-Europe location has been a safe haven.
—Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Protecting a species: This metro Phoenix city intends to become a haven for monarch butterflies.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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The Rooftop at the Envoy is one of the Seaport District’s hot spots, with gorgeous harbor views and a chic clientele.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The harbor breeze keeps things moving, and the slope to the water offers just enough pull to get the blood flowing.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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Johnston Atoll, an unincorporated US territory and Pacific island wildlife refuge with a complicated military history, will no longer become a SpaceX reusable rocket test site, Popular Science reports.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 July 2025
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Some 600 people, most of them children, were given refuge in the church before it was struck, the Patriarchate said in a statement Thursday.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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Blue Ring is Blue Origin's modular, multi-destination satellite bus, with the ability to support up to 13 payloads across multiple ports.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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As expected, healthy meals sourced locally from ports will comprise most menus.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
Noun
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What also made this retreat truly unique was its cultural intentionality.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Residents of Kyiv retreat to metro stations nightly to shelter from Russian strikes.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
21 July 2025
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According to Chattogram Port Authority data, 97 vessels—including container ships, bulk carriers and oil tankers—were at the outer anchorage as of Tuesday.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 July 2025
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If a tree is no longer standing straight, the wind may have yanked it from the anchorage of its roots.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 July 2025
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After months of visits (and gifts of fresh coffee) the woman finally expressed interest in staying at a shelter, and leaders were ecstatic about where that might lead.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Known for its commitment to wellness, sustainability and experiential luxury, the Six Senses brand creates immersive sanctuaries that connect guests to nature, community and self.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Other pink binders are located at the entrance to the sanctuary itself as well as in the fellowship hall, all places anyone is welcome to enter St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, in west Los Angeles.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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