as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the embassy serves as an asylum for that country's nationals in need of help
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Recent Examples of asylum
He was given asylum by Ecuador under President Rafael Correa.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
While many Venezuelans with TPS have applied for political asylum, which can provide up to five years of work authorization, not all have pursued that option, leaving many without a clear path to remain employed legally.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
So far, his legal team has filed an application for asylum to prevent Khalil’s removal, but attorneys for the Department of Justice have already signaled their intention to block the application, citing concerns that Khalil is a national security threat.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Participants are able to seek humanitarian relief, including asylum, through a two-year parole period, the mayor’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
While many Venezuelans with TPS have applied for political asylum, which can provide up to five years of work authorization, not all have pursued that option, leaving many without a clear path to remain employed legally.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
So far, his legal team has filed an application for asylum to prevent Khalil’s removal, but attorneys for the Department of Justice have already signaled their intention to block the application, citing concerns that Khalil is a national security threat.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Participants are able to seek humanitarian relief, including asylum, through a two-year parole period, the mayor’s office said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asylum
Noun
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Many North Slope Iñupiat leaders who support drilling in the refuge felt their voices were not heard during the Biden era.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2025
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The project involves creating a pedestrian refuge island across Illinois Street, and reducing lanes on Illinois Street to include dedicated bike lanes between Riverside Avenue and First Street.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Kyle and Joe could hear the screams in the shelter, so Joe went to investigate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
Noun
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As the world’s largest shark sanctuary, French Polynesia offers scientists a place to study sharks and rays without the intense fishing pressure found in most other parts of the world.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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That same year, a monkey that was headed for a wildlife sanctuary escaped from his crate in a San Antonio baggage area.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Always wanted to live out your very own Pretty Woman fantasy—albeit one that involves idling away your days at a tropical beachfront retreat in Hawaii as opposed to a posh Beverly Hills hotel?—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
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When Elon Musk overhauled Twitter’s verification system, he was met with user backlash and advertiser retreat.—
Nuala Walsh,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Asylum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asylum. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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