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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
Samya Kullab and Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
From boards to employees, everyone pretends to understand the technological impact behind it and harbors great expectations that all too often are squashed when daily routines set back in.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Many believe Sallie’s spirit harbors anger and resentment, making the atmosphere increasingly hostile.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
On the deep seafloor, rough volcanic terrain harbors corals, sponges and fish.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The historic home, however, harbors the ghost of Rafe’s ancestor, Aubrey (Mark Bellamy), who takes it upon himself to play matchmaker between Zara and Rafe, providing Zara with a magical book of Dickensian love stories that challenges her skepticism.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
This lift-top coffee table harbors a secret space inside to hold excess items.
—Amy Schulman, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
The oasis town sits on the edge of the Atacama Desert (the world’s most arid place) at the base of the snowcapped Andes in a valley that harbors multi-colored lakes, lunar landscapes, quaint Spanish colonial towns and views of colossal Licancabur volcano.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Highway 23 leads south through a broad desert valley that harbors the Salar de Atacama, the world’s third largest salt flat and home to several saline lakes that attract thousands of flamingos.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Still, the officer harbors no ill will toward deserters.
—Samya Kullab and Volodymyr Yurchuk, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
From boards to employees, everyone pretends to understand the technological impact behind it and harbors great expectations that all too often are squashed when daily routines set back in.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Many believe Sallie’s spirit harbors anger and resentment, making the atmosphere increasingly hostile.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
On the deep seafloor, rough volcanic terrain harbors corals, sponges and fish.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
The historic home, however, harbors the ghost of Rafe’s ancestor, Aubrey (Mark Bellamy), who takes it upon himself to play matchmaker between Zara and Rafe, providing Zara with a magical book of Dickensian love stories that challenges her skepticism.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
This lift-top coffee table harbors a secret space inside to hold excess items.
—Amy Schulman, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
The oasis town sits on the edge of the Atacama Desert (the world’s most arid place) at the base of the snowcapped Andes in a valley that harbors multi-colored lakes, lunar landscapes, quaint Spanish colonial towns and views of colossal Licancabur volcano.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Highway 23 leads south through a broad desert valley that harbors the Salar de Atacama, the world’s third largest salt flat and home to several saline lakes that attract thousands of flamingos.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbors
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An example of a hard-to-evacuate area could be the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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China uses ports to tie regions to itself, and now America can do the same thing in Dakhla.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Turkey still holds significant cards.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The system accommodates changes in gait pattern, step speed, weight bearing, and support level.Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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Support Employee Needs Implementing flexible work arrangements, including telework and adjustable hours, accommodates employees’ personal needs and fosters better work-life balance.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 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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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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Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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She was then moved to a permanent home at Black Beauty Ranch, one of America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuaries, located in Texas.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Harbors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbors. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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