Thesaurus results for ASYLUM

asylum

noun

ə-ˈsī-ləm

Definition of asylum

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 The asylum seeker from Peru had also been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the city of Wyoming. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026 That means better technology, better resources, stronger action against cartels and human traffickers, and an asylum system that is fair but has the protections so it can not be exploited. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Ozurumba filed for asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, citing fear of returning to his home country. — Sophie Brams, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 Homosexuality is regularly cited as an asylum claim for Moroccans attempting to flee. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for asylum

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The church had been our refuge and our launching pad, our sanctuary and our strategy room.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Raney Aronson-Rath A chronicle of one Syrian daughter’s journey in fleeing war and seeking refuge in Germany, and how over ten years, new pressures and opportunities present themselves.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of refuge

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Zoo manager Jocelyn Smeltzer said the group wanted to invest in improvements that would benefit the sanctuary for years to come.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
With a foreword by fashion designer Jenna Lyons, the book showcases a variety of distinct residential projects, from city penthouses and lakeside retreats to coastal sanctuaries, culminating in their first luxury yacht project.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctuary

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After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.

— Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
An industry in retreat In 2026, hybrids and all-electric vehicles faced the same jump in demand from the oil crisis.

— John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

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