as in shelter
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge
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Recent Examples of refuge
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Civilians, including Celine and her family, evacuated Beirut’s suburbs and sought refuge in Baakline, a village in the Chouf Mountains outside the capital.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Noun
Established in the early 1830s as a refuge for free and enslaved Black people and incorporated in 1873, Brooklyn is nestled on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River across from St. Louis.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Civilians, including Celine and her family, evacuated Beirut’s suburbs and sought refuge in Baakline, a village in the Chouf Mountains outside the capital.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
Targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
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Many people went further out of the city, finding shelter in friends’ homes in beach cities away from the smoke or leaving for the desert or another part of the state altogether.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The budget plan maintains $100 million to clear homeless encampments and get people into shelter but includes no new funding for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and prevention program, a popular grant that allows local governments to flexibly spend homelessness dollars in their communities.Lia Russell and, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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Despite reforestation efforts in Scandinavia, Dahl says extensive logging has led to the decline of some plant and animal species, and argues that Nordic forestry companies need to adapt their management practices to ensure nature remains protected as demand for wood increases.Maddy Savage, TIME, 18 Jan. 2025
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The question should be whether a mayor of New York honors his duty to protect taxpayer funds, or looks for opportunities to bend them to his personal and political gain.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Immigrant families outside the sanctuary of a campus are fearful.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Her little chirps are quite the fan-favorite at the sanctuary.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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The retreat has a small lake surrounded by greenery.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay Flamingo Lodge is best for campers who want a comfortable retreat at the end of the day.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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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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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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