BIVOUACKED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

bivouacked

verb

past tense of bivouac

as in encamped

to live in a camp or the outdoors the army bivouacked for the night by the lake

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as in housed

to provide with living quarters or shelter survivors of the tornado were bivouacked in the church basement

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Modi would be housed in a specific section of Arthur Road Jail and would have access to specialist treatment, Indian authorities said, including care from a private doctor or mental health expert of his choice.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

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Taiwan fits neither category as a guest but Nagasaki accommodated its representatives at their request last year, officials said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Of those families, the district accommodated 69% of the requests, while about 118 families were not transferred to their preferred school, Spielberg said.

— Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

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As all this plays out, consumer complaints about credit reporting have skyrocketed, with more than 4 million lodged with the CFPB in 2025.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors said the bullet Lagrone fired struck Manns in the arm and lodged in his spine.

— Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of lodged

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When planting future boxwoods, Powers recommends choosing a location sheltered from harsh winter winds and hot afternoon sun.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
One option is to use the lid as a protective roof over a feeder, helping keep seed sheltered from rain.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

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