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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
Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Robbie Kutzler, the director of marketing and special events for the harbor and marina, said gloves and bags will be provided along with coffee, water, hot chocolate and snacks. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 And despite Mercury’s intense irradiation, there are deep, cold craters near its poles that never see sunlight and harbor water ice. —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harbor
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans. —Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Robbie Kutzler, the director of marketing and special events for the harbor and marina, said gloves and bags will be provided along with coffee, water, hot chocolate and snacks. —Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Your domestic zone harbors the Aries New Moon, calling for practical updates that restore comfort, one step at a time. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026 And despite Mercury’s intense irradiation, there are deep, cold craters near its poles that never see sunlight and harbor water ice. —Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harbor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harbor
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Authorities in the Krasnodar region on Russia’s Black Sea coast said that 276 firefighters at the Black Sea port of Tuapse were fighting for a third straight day a huge blaze caused by a Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week.— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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In port, there's almost always one included tour featuring the most popular highlights of the destination, as well as more specialized or smaller group tours available.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Her skin is now nailed to the ceiling of the refuge office.— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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Art was no longer only a private refuge.— Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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The bank had around $50 billion in exposure to private credit in the first quarter, part of its broader lending to non-bank financial institutions, according to Reuters.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Aged 33, the Belgian still has plenty of years ahead of him but in Friday night’s semi-final against PSG, Navarro showed the future is bright in that position for the Spanish club.— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Late Friday, a building that formerly housed a Jewish charity was targeted in Hendon, a neighborhood in north London near Harrow.— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The two journalists then sheltered in a house but were hit by Israeli fire once more, according to a statement from the Lebanese Health Ministry.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The case stems from the September 2024 fire at the BioLab facility, which sent a large plume of smoke into the air, forced more than 17,000 people to evacuate and about 90,000 others to shelter in place, and disrupted nearby businesses and neighborhoods.— Jamal Goss, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026
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The Dannebroge anchored at the center of Denmark’s defensive line in the shallow anchorage outside Copenhagen.— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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The Little Red Barn Honors Belle’s Legacy In February, the sanctuary shared a tribute to the love Elliot and Belle had shared — one year after their rescue and 10 months after losing Belle to cancer.— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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The new Rosewood Mandarina is an all-suite sanctuary spread across three distinct ecosystems, from ocean to mountain and flatlands.— Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Braves, already holding an early advantage atop their division, have in-season reinforcements on the way.— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Senate Banking Committee is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Warsh on Tuesday.— Joe Walsh, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Harbor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/harbor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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