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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
Investors sought protection in the traditional safe-haven assets.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
For over three decades the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora has been a haven for women immigrants who want to learn English in a safe and supportive environment.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
When their safe haven in Greenland is destroyed, the Garritys, along with a few other survivors, are forced to flee.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
Prison overseers intended the yards to be safe havens from the cutthroat prison politics that beset most main yards.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
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Fishing boats line the harbor, while the beach scene attracts surfers who come to play in the breaks at Plage de Lafitenia.—
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Soon, many harbors in Greenland may become too shallow for ship traffic.—
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Sosa Rojas first fled persecution in Venezuela in 2014, seeking refuge with his family in Colombia, where his wife was born.—
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The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.—
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Since successful maritime navigation in antiquity was based on the winds and ocean currents that could be devastating if miscalculated, ships moved from port to port and always kept land in sight.—
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Powering the device are two removable AA rechargeable batteries which can be juiced back up right through the device itself using the USB-C port.—
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The retreat sparked criticism from other Democrats and spurred the filing of more than a dozen ethics complaints against Opportunity Caucus members.—
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Whether the call with Phillips 66 played a role in California’s retreat from its refinery profit cap and broader pivot on oil is impossible to determine from the calendars alone.—
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In late November, the Ocean Network Express (ONE) Henry Hudson caught ablaze at Yusen Container Terminal and had to be moved to anchorage for nearly four days.—
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What to See Each anchorage in the Whitsundays has something to offer.—
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More than 60 dogs seized during a federal raid on an East Texas ranch are now receiving intensive, lifesaving treatment inside the SPCA of Texas' Dallas shelter.—
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Joyce, who joined Metro in 2023, led the HOME team that scoped out unhoused folks riding the buses and trains as mobile shelters and connected with shelter and housing providers.—
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
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Wellness-Centric Bathrooms Design trends over the last few years have positioned the bathroom as a personal retreat and sanctuary.—
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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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