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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
Charting a course in spring 2027, Amangati promises to be a haven of minimalist calm.
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Gold—which is supposed to be a safe haven—took a sharp dip yesterday, an indicator that traders just want their cash out of assets generally.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With so much of the shoreline of St. John protected as part of Virgin Islands National Park, the beaches on St. John are a haven for multiple species of turtles.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The inclusion of Washington’s letter, which assures the Newport congregation that Jews will find safe haven in the United States, also struck Hawes as suspicious.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Gold—which is supposed to be a safe haven—took a sharp dip yesterday, an indicator that traders just want their cash out of assets generally.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
With so much of the shoreline of St. John protected as part of Virgin Islands National Park, the beaches on St. John are a haven for multiple species of turtles.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Also, the prevailing currents in the fall and winter are expected to carry more of the sediment south onto eroded beaches instead of back into the harbor.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kent also sought refuge with Candace Owens, a blatantly antisemitic influencer on the far right, and her podcast audience.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nattie takes a job as a janitor at the hospital and finds a refuge in the library, striking up a friendship with the lonely librarian.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Make room, at least once, for a wine pairing courtesy of Scott Cowan, Fogo’s entertaining sommelier, which might include an aromatic Scheurebe from Nova Scotia or a 1935 Tawny port.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is just a short walk from movie-famous Notting Hill, but inside is a retreat from its buzzy streets and tourist hotspots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unseasonably warm weather patterns, including the unprecedented heat wave in March, have driven rattlesnakes out of their winter retreats in search of food and mates a month ahead of the typical start of rattlesnake season, Taylor said.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to a source with direct knowledge of the journey planning, Precious Shipping instructed the captain to leave anchorage some time around midnight.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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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,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other rabbits end up in her shelter after living their lives in a laboratory.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The decision to inaugurate the first urban Six Senses property in Rome was partially driven by the owner’s love of all things Italian and is part of a new drive to bring sanctuaries to bigger cities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The historic 134-year-old sanctuary, which opened in 1890 and was used until a new facility opened in 2013, was a significant downtown landmark.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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