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as in port
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 refuge
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 to have
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 to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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Recent Examples of harbor
Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Boats in the harbor of Mui Ne, Vietnam, on March 8, 2023.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
So much for diversification with assets, there are few safe harbors in this storm.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Boats in the harbor of Mui Ne, Vietnam, on March 8, 2023.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Amaro is sharing the top spots in your home that might be harboring some yucky smells—and how to tackle them for good.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
Noun
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Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Upon reaching New York ports, gaining citizenship was as simple as declaring allegiance to the now-defunct Tammany Hall, the centuries-long Democratic political machine.—
Mark Treyger,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Seven additional people involved in the collision had minor injuries.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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The line drive had a 109.1 mph exit velocity off the bat.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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There’s no pool, but paths below the lighthouse descend to two swimming coves, one of which is pretty much guaranteed to be sheltered from the prevailing wind (the easterly cove also has a small landing area that allows for arrival by boat, weather permitting).—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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South Korea reflects other Asia economies in abandoning previous protectionism designed to shelter promising but weak domestic enterprises.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the incident, Havel was delivering a notice that alerted offshore residents about his agency’s transition plan that aimed to clear the anchorage of derelict vessels.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The spectacular Drawing Room, which is a second-floor lobby and sanctuary looking out on the lake, feels like the ornate library of a gentleman’s club, with wooden columns, fireplaces, work tables, and reading nooks.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of The Edition The Miami Beach Edition is somehow both a sanctuary and a social haven: their spacious guest rooms are adorned in warm calming neutrals and pale woods, many with balconies that look over the ocean.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the lowest income levels, only about 13% of households held retirement accounts in 2022, according to the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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