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as in having
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 accommodating
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the woods in our suburb harbor deer, foxes, raccoons, and skunks
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as in sheltering
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 harboring
White Mountain Apache police said the inmate could be with other people who are possibly harboring or assisting him.
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Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Under federal law, knowingly harboring undocumented migrants is a felony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, Jessie returns to Mexico with an invite from her deceased partner’s cousin to live with her, unaware of the secret Emilia is harboring.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendoza Lopez has been charged with one count of bringing in and harboring aliens.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
India has long accused Canada of harboring Sikh extremists, allowing more hardline elements of the Khalistan movement to thrive – a premise Canada rejects, said Stephanie Carvin, a former Canadian intelligence analyst and associate professor of international affairs at Ottawa’s Carleton University.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The Republican leader had accused Islamabad of harboring militant groups while receiving billions of dollars in foreign aid, sparking a fiery defense from Khan.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This incredible journey will allow Europa Clipper to analyze arguably the best candidate for harboring extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
His wife has also been charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly harboring him after the shooting.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
Under federal law, knowingly harboring undocumented migrants is a felony.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Later, Jessie returns to Mexico with an invite from her deceased partner’s cousin to live with her, unaware of the secret Emilia is harboring.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Mendoza Lopez has been charged with one count of bringing in and harboring aliens.
—Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Dec. 2024
India has long accused Canada of harboring Sikh extremists, allowing more hardline elements of the Khalistan movement to thrive – a premise Canada rejects, said Stephanie Carvin, a former Canadian intelligence analyst and associate professor of international affairs at Ottawa’s Carleton University.
—Lex Harvey, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
The Republican leader had accused Islamabad of harboring militant groups while receiving billions of dollars in foreign aid, sparking a fiery defense from Khan.
—Tom O'Connor, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
This incredible journey will allow Europa Clipper to analyze arguably the best candidate for harboring extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
His wife has also been charged with accessory after the fact for allegedly harboring him after the shooting.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harboring
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In accommodating a young family, Ainscough’s brief meant carving out special—and sometimes small—spaces.Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 27 Nov. 2024
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Without accommodating multiple actors—HTS, Kurdish communities, local notables—no economic arrangement can endure.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although much of Malibu was under evacuation orders, sheltering in place was the university’s primary plan during wildfires, developed in consultation with fire officials, said Michael Friel, a university spokesman.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the end of 2023, 117,000 additional dogs and cats were in the animal sheltering system compared to the same time the year before.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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So too will investments from women’s sports team owners like Michele Kang—who, in addition to holding ownership stakes in the NWSL’s Washington Spirit, pledged another $30 million towards developing women’s soccer in November.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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So that is his, and William’s been holding onto that as his good luck charm or his little memento to keep him safe throughout the war.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means committing to protecting payment pages, detecting unauthorized changes and safeguarding customer data.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Human Rights Watch earlier this month urged FIFA to reject the Saudi bid because the nation has not committed to protecting the migrant laborers that will likely be hired to build the massive infrastructure needed to host such a tournament.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This approach aims to increase productivity by over 50 percent, enabling the company to expand its product range to mid-rise townhouses, multi-family homes, and lodging facilities.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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In county governments across the country, officials who fear elections are vulnerable to fraud have been taking matters into their own hands, lodging protests and investigations.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Harboring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harboring. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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