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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
As the home to the Whiskey Society of Central Virginia, The Whiskey Jar is a haven for whiskey enthusiasts, offering opportunities to sample rare whiskeys and join gatherings with fellow whiskey aficionados.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
During the 1930s, the Palisades was also a haven for intellectual refugees from Europe, including novelist Thomas Mann (whose famous home was saved), Austrian writer Vicki Baum, and the authors Marta and Lion Feuchtwanger whose home Villa Aurora became a salon and is now a center for artists.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The southern city of Rafah was supposed to be a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who the IDF had forced from their homes in the north at the start of the war.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
Bequia boasts a vibe that’s distinctly its own—equal parts tranquil haven and lively retreat, offering visitors the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and engaging experiences.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
During the 1930s, the Palisades was also a haven for intellectual refugees from Europe, including novelist Thomas Mann (whose famous home was saved), Austrian writer Vicki Baum, and the authors Marta and Lion Feuchtwanger whose home Villa Aurora became a salon and is now a center for artists.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
The southern city of Rafah was supposed to be a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who the IDF had forced from their homes in the north at the start of the war.
—Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
Bequia boasts a vibe that’s distinctly its own—equal parts tranquil haven and lively retreat, offering visitors the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and engaging experiences.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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Lifeguards found the man and the boy in the water, brought them to a harbor patrol vessel and gave them aid.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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The pardon highlighted the immense suspicion Biden harbors against Trump.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump has emphasized that this change would prevent criminals from finding refuge in the sensitive locations, thus allowing ICE and CBP agents to perform their duties more effectively.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Mirra Andreeva finds relief from singles exit on the doubles court Off the back of a dispiriting defeat to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday, Mirra Andreeva found refuge a few hundred feet away.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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For example, take Jerry’s example of getting his materials from the plant to the port.—
Joe Hudicka,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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His boat was a half mile off the port of Bermagui in New South Wales when sonar used for finding fish picked up the image.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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Descriptions for immersive experiences in 2025 can have the tendency to sound like mental health retreats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The retreat will take place at Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center at 1525 Marriottsville Road in Marriottsville, March 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, visit bonsecoursrcc.org.—
Allana Haynes,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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Throughout this Wild Isles cruise with St. Hilda Sea Adventures, the anchorages are in secluded sea lochs.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The waters of Security Bay, our overnight anchorage, were oily-calm and full of sea otters.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Concern for the homeless in Pensacola In Pensacola, transit bus drivers provided free transportation to area cold weather shelters that made room for record numbers of people.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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But, if your power goes out, Orleans and Jefferson parishes have warming shelters: Treme Center, Terrytown Playground and Ree Alario Special Needs Center.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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An additional five animals at a private animal sanctuary in Colorado — two tigers, one lion, a mountain lion and a fox — also perished from eating the food.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Maistre undoubtedly has done some profound good by working with rescue jaguars and protecting the remainder of their lives in an animal sanctuary.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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