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as in had
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 housed
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in sheltered
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 harbored
Authorities believe Mangione harbored ill will towards corporate America and the health insurance industry.
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Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who’s expected to enter a not guilty plea, reportedly harbored a grudge against insurance companies that profit by denying claims filed by people overwhelmed by medical expenses.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.
—Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
From their beginning, the neocons harbored a deep, visceral, almost irrational animosity toward Russia.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Snape also harbored an unrequited love for Harry’s mother, Lily.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The party would end for someone else, too, a terrible secret that same basement harbored for more than three decades.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
On a lighter note, the snow gave some who had harbored snowshoes or skis at home the opportunity to put them to use.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The Republican candidate had harbored hopes of Milner and Perez dividing the Democratic vote, opening the door for a long-shot win by the GOP.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who’s expected to enter a not guilty plea, reportedly harbored a grudge against insurance companies that profit by denying claims filed by people overwhelmed by medical expenses.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
Kaczynski, whose bombs killed three people, long decried the ills of modern American life and harbored other antiestablishment views.
—Tom Winter, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
From their beginning, the neocons harbored a deep, visceral, almost irrational animosity toward Russia.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Snape also harbored an unrequited love for Harry’s mother, Lily.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
The party would end for someone else, too, a terrible secret that same basement harbored for more than three decades.
—Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2024
On a lighter note, the snow gave some who had harbored snowshoes or skis at home the opportunity to put them to use.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
The Republican candidate had harbored hopes of Milner and Perez dividing the Democratic vote, opening the door for a long-shot win by the GOP.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbored
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Costner also departed from the beloved series Yellowstone this year, and Lopez, who is known to be a fan, may have had questions about the show.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Aside from Juror #2 Francesca has had several smaller roles in Clint's movies, including Jersey Boys.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The relocation of Thames Distillers, now housed within the same building as the new bar, also marks a new phase for the joint venture.Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Learn about Jerome’s mining past at this museum housed in a former home of the town's copper kings.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Students and teachers briefly sheltered within the building, according to school officials.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Between 1850 and 1860, it’s estimated that Harriet sheltered hundreds of people fleeing slavery.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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The chief executives of all three held a joint press conference in Tokyo.Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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He is currently being held at a federal detention center in Brooklyn.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Amtrak will waive additional charges for customers who change their reservation, and most customers were accommodated on other trains, according to a spokesperson.Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Neurodiversity will be better accommodated at work Half of neurodivergent employees want to quit their jobs, or already have, due to not being supported by their employer.Sally Percy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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And those four opponents have lodged four of the five top shooting performances against Maryland.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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Pictures shared on social media by the Omaha Fire Department showed the stuck truck with its nose lodged in the sinkhole and its rear wheels lifted off the ground.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
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