as in shelter
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
hunting is strictly forbidden in the wildlife refuge
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Recent Examples of refuge
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
In some ways, that’s a relief: Ross’ artistically careful filmmaking provides a refuge from all the suffering, a kind of translucent scrim that shields us from the worst.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Noun
In 1723 London, Thomas Neville is discovered cruising in the public toilets and forced to take refuge in a Molly House.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
In some ways, that’s a relief: Ross’ artistically careful filmmaking provides a refuge from all the suffering, a kind of translucent scrim that shields us from the worst.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
_targeted sanctions against the Kremlin and other state actors must be accompanied by support for those displaced by war, and the right to refuge must not be conditioned on one’s profession or degree of education.
—WIRED, 26 Aug. 2022
Cataño and Kammen say organizations like theirs are just Band-Aids that temporarily address the greater issue of lack of resources and access to refuge from heat.
—Rebecca Schneid, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refuge
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Or watching wood dry, rather, since entire episodes are spent watching Penelope teach herself to start a fire or build a shelter or forage for food.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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During Hurricanes Debby and Helene immigration enforcement activities were temporarily halted along evacuation routes, shelters and distribution sites for emergency supplies.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s been such a struggle protecting the Patrick Mahomes blindside this season that the Chiefs recently asked guard Joe Thuney to move outside to tackle.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Later, after the horrors of World War II, the laws of war were expanded to protect civilians.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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On Christmas Eve, Trinity plans to host a second, one-off service in the sanctuary.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Set between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and rugged mountains of Puerto Escondido, Hotel Terrestre is an eco-conscious, off-the-grid sanctuary operating solely on solar power.Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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What should have been a picturesque Swiss retreat turned into a somber, claustrophobic affair, as relentless storms and unseasonably cold weather kept them confined indoors. Bored and restless, the group began a ghost story competition.Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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That meant regular family retreats to the bomb shelter.Jack Nicas, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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As technology made life in the desert more hospitable, Arizona’s mythology as a haven for individuality drew new generations.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Capital Preservation High-quality bonds, such as U.S. Treasurys and German bunds, offer a safe haven for risk-averse investors.Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Refuge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuge. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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