as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help
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Recent Examples of asylum
Soliman's asylum status, granted in 2018, was revoked last month, leading to his detainment by ICE on July 9.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The issuance of the court's ruling means the wind-down of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians can move forward, although some affected migrants may seek asylum or other legal remedies to remain in the United States.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The proposal is also noted for increasing the funding for border security and infrastructure, while leaving less money for asylum and inclusion programs.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The issuance of the court's ruling means the wind-down of TPS for Afghans and Cameroonians can move forward, although some affected migrants may seek asylum or other legal remedies to remain in the United States.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Judges swiftly declare class actions for birthright, asylum cases
Judges have already begun certifying classes of plaintiffs challenging the Trump administration in the month since the high court’s decision in late June.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The proposal is also noted for increasing the funding for border security and infrastructure, while leaving less money for asylum and inclusion programs.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
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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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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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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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As the protesters processed the events that had taken place, some came to the sanctuary to pray regardless of faith: some kneeling, some on prayer mats in the back of the church.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Powerhouse spent $1.5 million in 2023 to buy the Posen property, which has three other buildings in addition to the sanctuary, and has spent nearly $500,000 on renovations thus far, with more to go.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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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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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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