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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
Wrigley Field was a haven for pitchers and a nightmare for hitters during 2024 — the second-most-oppressive offensive environment in the majors.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The precious metal is often considered a safe haven against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, and has recently traded near all-time highs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Investors could find a safe haven in a collection of dividend stocks that lessen risk and provide steady income in uneven markets, according to Wolfe Research.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
The program called Temporary Protected Status provided a haven in the U.S. for 532,000 immigrants under the Biden administration in 2022 and 2023, according to government figures.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
The precious metal is often considered a safe haven against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, and has recently traded near all-time highs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
Investors could find a safe haven in a collection of dividend stocks that lessen risk and provide steady income in uneven markets, according to Wolfe Research.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
The program called Temporary Protected Status provided a haven in the U.S. for 532,000 immigrants under the Biden administration in 2022 and 2023, according to government figures.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for haven
Noun
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To guide your cruise ship safely into and out of port, often through narrow channels and busy harbor systems that only a local specialist can truly master.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The booming sound of music from the harbor reached them as if through a membrane.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 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
Noun
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The battery charges in-camera via the USB-C port and takes some time to do so.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025
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The vessel departed Chinese waters on Monday and is expected to arrive at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas on March 26.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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That so far appears to be a major victory, not a retreat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Its small size is just right for visiting in-laws and can be assembled in your backyard for a private at-home retreat.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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As of Thursday morning, six vessels were at the outer anchorage, with 11 loading and unloading boxes at the port jetties.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Sep. 2019
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The merchant ship was also damaged, but no injuries were reported on either vessel, the Navy said following the collision near a crowded anchorage for ships transiting the canal.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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In early February, Amira Abdallah left her shelter in the Abu Shouk displacement camp in Darfur, Sudan, carrying an old stainless steel bowl.—
Violet Ikong,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
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This year San Jose plans to open another 1,000 interim housing and shelter options.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Haven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haven. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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