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as in anchorage
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the city boasts one of the best deepwater harborages on the Atlantic coast
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as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the only harborage from the storm was a lone pine tree, which looked like it could get hit by lightning any minute
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Recent Examples of harborage
The combination of food debris and moisture in these containers can provide safe harborage, says Benson.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023
First instars showed no significant preference for any colored harborage soon after hatching.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2016
In addition to food, roaches need harborage to thrive.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Regularly clean debris in gutters that provide moisture and harborage.
—Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 24 May 2023
First instars showed no significant preference for any colored harborage soon after hatching.
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2016
In addition to food, roaches need harborage to thrive.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harborage
Noun
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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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Just north lies Spiaggia di Capo Bianco, the superyacht anchorage of choice set along a vast curve of unspoiled beach that gives easy access to reefs and caves that are ideal for snorkeling.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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New bill to strengthen protections for transgender care Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, who authored a 2022 law to make California a safe refuge for transgender youth, introduced a new bill in February to strengthen those protections.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Wheeler Preserve is also a refuge for more than 10 federally endangered or threatened species, including the rare Whooping Crane, which has been returning each winter since 2004.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ship towers over the dock and surrounding shops. Not far away, there's a device in the harbor that has been keeping track of the area's water quality for more than a year.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Near the center of town, in the old harbor area, a deserted promenade ran between frosty vistas and imposing museums and cultural buildings.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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The entire community was designated a shelter by Governor Ron DeSantis. Babcock Ranch sheltered around 2,000 Floridians in the town’s school and the sports facility.—
Celia Fernandez,Raffi Paul,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The bill would bar homeless shelters from being placed within 300 feet of a residential area, and would also block shelters that have had construction or expansion applications rejected by local officials from reapplying for 10 years.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2025
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The DxO One hung a camera module from the Lightning port, and Motorola's Mods attachments included a TrueZoom lens from Hasselblad.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
3 Mar. 2025
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The port, businesses, and even popular tourist attractions are all closed.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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But hidden dangers lurk in each of these sanctuaries — treacherous storms, slippery rock faces and swift river currents all lie in wait for the unwitting, unprepared or unlucky explorer.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Start your morning with a meditative flute accompanied by a magenta sunrise, or experience the peaceful sounds of a bird sanctuary while a yellow sunrise gently shines on your face.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
6 Mar. 2025
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Today is the last day of the retreat, and Buc-ee has already blessed them with inspiration: The women have written six songs.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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On the market for €5.1 million (or $5.5 million) with Savills, the villa’s roughly 10,000-square-foot garden is a true retreat, dotted with ancient trees including pines, cypresses, and holm oaks.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Harborage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harborage. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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