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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
Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Bonifacio, Corsica What is perhaps the Med’s most magnificent natural harbor is surrounded by some of its most dramatic cliffs.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
Indeed, generations of Chinese have viewed Japan as an enemy, with many elders still harboring resentment over atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during World War II.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Watch boats and barges head into the harbor while enjoying a picnic on the grassy lawn.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
Bonifacio, Corsica What is perhaps the Med’s most magnificent natural harbor is surrounded by some of its most dramatic cliffs.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
When Scherer compared Swims’ teen days growing up in Conyers, Georgia, to High School Musical — in which Efron’s Troy Bolton is the basketball star who harbors secret musical aspirations — Swims immediately related to the Disney analogy.
—Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
Indeed, generations of Chinese have viewed Japan as an enemy, with many elders still harboring resentment over atrocities committed by Japanese soldiers during World War II.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
Noun
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Born in 1985, Liang grew up in Zhanjiang, a port city and trade center in southern China.—
Anniek Bao,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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Unfortunately, like the iPhone 16, the port's data transfer speeds remain the same at 480 Mbps.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nomadic Bedouin tribes have long sought temporary refuge in the city.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many have sought refuge in sprawling outdoor areas, living for months in makeshift tents made of cloth and nylon – with little access to warmth, electricity or heating.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some brands like Maxi-Cosi have a ton of compatibility, while UppaBaby's car seats have much more limited lists.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The diner should have a whole smorgasbord to choose from.—
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1 Mar. 2025
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The space houses an elegant cocktail bar and a smaller one with a corner paying homage to Julio Iglesias, among other unique elements.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell, the sources said, was not housed in the new Special Management Unit on the Bantum Center, which was the subject of some controversy in last week’s Board of Correction hearing.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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True education is not about sheltering students from difficult truths but empowering them with knowledge to make informed judgments.—
Britt Hogue,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2025
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Farmed seaweed also creates an underwater sanctuary for fish and invertebrates to shelter in and raise their young.—
Carly Kay,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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Just north lies Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, the superyacht anchorage of choice set along a vast curve of unspoiled beach that gives easy access to reefs and caves that are ideal for snorkeling.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to pumping rights off the Murray River, a continuous flow of water keeps this green sanctuary sparkling against the rugged Australian backdrop.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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More than 200 visitors slowly filled the sanctuary, and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the audience, beginning with her gratitude for the use of the church and closing in appreciation of the many who had helped make the evening possible.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, the U.S. criminal justice system holds public hearings, jails and prisons publish rosters of detainees, and criminal charges and sentences are made public.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the House in recess, many members of Congress have held town halls and attended other events in their districts this week, giving their constituents a chance to confront lawmakers in person to express their discontent about budget cuts and the layoffs of federal workers by DOGE.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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