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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
Small touches and thoughtful accents can help transform your living room into a cozy, holiday haven.
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Seattle WalletHub's analysis puts Seattle on the map as a haven for singles, ranking third overall due to its variety of cultural and outdoor offerings.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
As the song goes, West Virginia is almost a haven for its natural beauty.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
From savings on warehouse club memberships to local experiences like bowling or spa packages, Groupon is a haven for effortless holiday shopping!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Seattle WalletHub's analysis puts Seattle on the map as a haven for singles, ranking third overall due to its variety of cultural and outdoor offerings.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
As the song goes, West Virginia is almost a haven for its natural beauty.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
From savings on warehouse club memberships to local experiences like bowling or spa packages, Groupon is a haven for effortless holiday shopping!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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In addition, there are no hotels and very few Airbnbs in the harbor, so the entire wedding weekend had the makings of a logistical headache.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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Run or walk along the harbor in the annual 5K race at 9:45am on game day morning.Kate Murphy, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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Evacuations By nightfall, around 100 residents had taken refuge in emergency shelters in Canlaon following the mid-afternoon eruption, according to Cardenas.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the first half of the film proves engaging enough, the remainder grows tiresome as the Rohirrim take refuge, and Wulf — who’s handsome as drawn, but irredeemably ruthless — tries to force his way in.Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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The port is busier than usual this time of year, unloading hundreds of thousands of shipping containers from Asia each month.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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And much like the Gulf ports of today, opulent communities of global traders set up shop in Kabul, giving the city a cosmopolitan touch.David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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Newsom’s quiet retreat is disappointing, because cost and reliability aren’t the only factors to consider.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Outside the castle-like brick-and-timber home is a sumptuous environment rivaling any Lake Como retreat.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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The idyllic, postcard beaches, clear water, and sandy anchorages of the eastern region prove a bit more popular.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The queue outside the Port of New York & New Jersey increased since yesterday as ships are still waiting in the anchorage area.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
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That can look like visiting a homeless shelter or a children’s hospital in real-time.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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University officials confirmed that power remains out, and students should plan to stay in these shelters overnight.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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And although the country was under military dictatorship, the Paiva home, in walking distance of a paradisiacal beach, was something of a sanctuary.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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These churches are great places to shelter and give sanctuary to immigrant families.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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