Thesaurus results for HAVEN

haven

noun

ˈhā-vən

Definition of haven

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 With a grassy lawn and additional spaces for gathering, the backyard extends the sense of a personal haven beyond the home’s walls. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 As restrictive racial covenants to limit who could own property spread over the East Bay, more than 1,400 Black and Latino residents found a haven on the other side of the Union Pacific railroad tracks west of downtown Hayward. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 At its best, social media can be a haven for people who want to share their experiences and knowledge. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 Administration officials say New York Democrats allow havens for immigrants who have been charged with or convicted of crimes. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for haven

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Noun

The location is incredible, just in the middle of the harbor, and the setting is so elegant and authentic, with amazing old sailboat models.

— Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Saturday’s tour was for 13 passengers for a trip around the harbor near the Statue of Liberty, arranged through the tour operator for $1,800, the complaint said.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of harbor

Noun

Locations included the port city of Essaouira and Aït Benhaddou, known for its earthen clay fortresses, in Morocco, Sicily’s Favignana and Castello di Santa Caterina, and Nestor’s Cave in Greece for the Cyclops sequence.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Ukraine reportedly halted attacks on a Russian port after a request from US Vice President JD Vance.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of port

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Websites for ayahuasca retreats highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits of the nonstop vomiting that comes from ingesting the plant mixture.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The Fireplace Shangri-la room is your own personal retreat, complete with an oversized soaking tub (big enough for even a tall girl like myself to enjoy) and separate shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

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As of Saturday, there were 67 vessels at anchorage at the Shanghai and Ningbo ports, along with 19 ships berthed at the hubs—amounting to more than 687,500 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in queue, compared to just above 96,500 TEUs at the ports.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of anchorage

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The property also includes Dion, the ancient Macedonian sanctuary at the mountain's base.

— Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Tamima Itani, leader of Chicago Piping Plovers, said the Chicago Park District has been an excellent partner in providing sanctuary for the birds.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026