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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
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More than a dozen container vessels are currently waiting in the port anchorage area of Freeport, Everstream Analytics data shows.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Mina Rashid will be transformed into a luxurious waterfront residential community, and anchorage points will be expanded across the emirate.Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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By securing vital ecosystems within these zones, conservationists aim to provide the saola with a safe refuge, free from human interference.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to at-home wellness methods, there are many collective spaces to look to for emotional refuge.Essence, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The atypical wind direction can pose a specific risk for boats and maritime infrastructure, as harbors that are usually well protected on the leeward side of the Channel Islands are suddenly exposed to forceful gusts and waves.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Plus, her adoption brings hope to many other dogs who spend months and years in an animal shelter.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Speaking of kicking, the detachable shelter keeps litter and pee inside—just in case your cat has a high stream.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The billionaire’s vast business empire spans airports, mining, ports, cement, and power generation.Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Target’s bottom line also took a supply chain hit, as the company got a head start on bringing in inventory ahead of the East Coast port strike last month.Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The lionesses were first evacuated from an area in Eastern Ukraine affected by heavy shelling in 2022 and moved to an animal sanctuary in Belgium after traveling through Kyiv and Poland.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The nonprofit animal sanctuary is located on their 200-acre property in Pine City.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, offers a diverse range of activities for tourists, including wine tasting, outdoor adventures, and spa retreats.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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All of this is supported by the rhythm of regular touch-bases, including company-wide meetings, quarterlies, retreats and performance reviews.Scott Snider, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Harborage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harborage. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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