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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
Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Boats in the harbor of Mui Ne, Vietnam, on March 8, 2023.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
So much for diversification with assets, there are few safe harbors in this storm.
—Vineer Bhansali, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Boats in the harbor of Mui Ne, Vietnam, on March 8, 2023.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Amaro is sharing the top spots in your home that might be harboring some yucky smells—and how to tackle them for good.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Much of the village has remained unchanged since the Middle Ages, and today harbors 13 classified historic monuments, including the 14th-century stone house, Maison Bordes, and a hospital dating to the 13th.
—Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
Noun
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Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run Health Ministry.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ras Isa terminal, about which is about 35 miles north of the port city of Hodeidah, has a storage capacity of 3 million barrels.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Seven additional people involved in the collision had minor injuries.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The proposal would also include the entry of equipment necessary for sheltering Palestinians displaced in Gaza.—
Irene Nasser,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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There’s no pool, but paths below the lighthouse descend to two swimming coves, one of which is pretty much guaranteed to be sheltered from the prevailing wind (the easterly cove also has a small landing area that allows for arrival by boat, weather permitting).—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Brilliant blue waves meet a sensational crescent of white sand at Salt Whistle Bay, one of the most stunning anchorages in the southeastern Caribbean.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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During the incident, Havel was delivering a notice that alerted offshore residents about his agency’s transition plan that aimed to clear the anchorage of derelict vessels.—
Cameron Macdonald,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Nai Lert Park is a lush, seven-acre pocket of tropical landscaping in the heart of downtown, making the hotel feel like an urban sanctuary in the truest sense: the air smelled faintly of frangipani; the chirping of birds overpowered the traffic din.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Social Athens Hotel is a stylish urban sanctuary in the heart of Kolonaki, one of the city's chicest neighborhoods.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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The school’s namesake will be honored at the event, which will be held at the Glorya Kaufman International Dance Center in Los Angeles on May 3.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Does playing Coachella hold any special significance for you?—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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