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as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms
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Recent Examples of camp
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
But this brutal tale, which switches from scenes of torture to high-camp fantasia, sets a greater challenge.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
But kayakers camped on an island near where Tracy and Endicott arms meet had much of their gear swept away by the rushing water.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In 2025, camp began on April 27, 13 days after the draft and three weeks from the NCAA championship game.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
But this brutal tale, which switches from scenes of torture to high-camp fantasia, sets a greater challenge.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Bieber is currently camped out at Coachella alongside her husband Justin, who made his headlining debut at the festival on Saturday, April 11.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
But kayakers camped on an island near where Tracy and Endicott arms meet had much of their gear swept away by the rushing water.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
Noun
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The wind wreaked havoc in the campsite as well, blowing tents and canopies over.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.—
Craig Fehrman,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The cause of the avalanche and why the group decided to leave the safety of the huts is still unknown.—
Matthias Gafni,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Grow their 1,999-square-foot brick house by another 2,500 square feet—without losing its cottage feel.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Plans include 84 cottage homes, built for those 55 and older at a price point of $420,000; 260 Meadows homes at a price point of $480,000; and 129 Estate homes at a price point of $570,000, the Post-Tribune previously reported.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After this initial collision, the white SUV veered to the right and struck a Chicago Transit Authority bus shelter in front of the Belmont Avenue side of the building that houses Garfield's Beverage.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Aurora detention center has also flexed to its maximum capacity, and by the end of 2025, the facility regularly housed more than 1,400 people at a time.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The director notes that Houghton loves Jennifer’s Body (Body screenwriter Diablo Cody later boarded as producer their new movie), and both yearned to create something campy.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eurovision expands to Asia The Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday announced its first Asia edition, with Bangkok set to host the campy international competition in the fall.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other amenities include a boat ramp, fishing along the river, a good-sized campground, and a limestone lodge for large gatherings.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The education center and two semi-primitive campgrounds feature vault toilets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Describe the cabins All 149 cabins are suites with their own sea-facing balcony—no interior rooms here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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That food supply provided another viral moment, when a jar of Nutella spread was seen floating through the cabin during the live feed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bolnes was a Catholic, as was her rich and frankly terrifying mother, Maria Thins, with whom the young couple lodged.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The jury described it as a rare film that stays lodged in memory, calling it both eerie and brutally beautiful.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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