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as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays
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as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
an airplane cabin
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Recent Examples of cabins
The Viking Mississippi by contrast has 193 cabins for a maximum of 386 passengers.
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Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
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Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
In Finland, Midsummer marks only the beginning of vacation season, when much of the country pulls a coordinated disappearing act and races to its cabins.
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Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Air conditioning keeps the cabins cool on hot summer days at sea.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In June 2025, more than 500 campers filled the cabins at Camp Mystic, a girls sleepaway camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country.
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Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment.
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Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Jane Wooldridge,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
The high-end camping company offers Airstream suites, polished cabins, fire pits, design-forward amenities and access to iconic outdoor destinations.
—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
In Finland, Midsummer marks only the beginning of vacation season, when much of the country pulls a coordinated disappearing act and races to its cabins.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Air conditioning keeps the cabins cool on hot summer days at sea.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
In June 2025, more than 500 campers filled the cabins at Camp Mystic, a girls sleepaway camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country.
—
Dateline Nbc,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
In southwest Utah, the Cottonwood fire has exploded to more than 144 square miles, tearing through canyons, ski terrain and cabins as steep cliffs hamper ground crews and heavy equipment.
—
Ty Oneil,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabins
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The Kreung people of northeastern Cambodia build huts for their adolescent daughters to use for erotic liaisons and encourage them to have as many of these as possible before choosing a husband.
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The Blue Lagoon purchased the property and began welcoming guests in 2023 across a hotel, a set of private lodges, huts, a hostel, and a campsite.
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Swaying palms, turquoise waters and historic conch cottages have long defined the allure of Key West.
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Stephen Eustaquio’s goal surely led to beers thrown in celebration and tears shed at lakeside cottages.
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Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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Amending the Constitution would take a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress ratification by three-quarters of the states.
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By replacing passive screen time with active participation, camps give children the opportunity to create, explore and connect.
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There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
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These synthetic cells could also pave the way to the past, to the origins of biology itself.
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It is stored in an inactive form in cells such as the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and immune system—acting as the body’s reserve bank, indicating how much iron is available for future use.
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The rocky beach is lined with beach chairs that can be rented, and there are several traditional taverns and snack shacks.
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Police said two Mozambican men were killed during violence in late May in Mossel Bay, a coastal town in the Western Cape, where more than 50 shacks in an informal settlement were burned.
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Instead, opt for a more secure purse like this anti-theft messenger bag, which has a zipper at the top, locking compartments, slash-resistant material, and RFID-blocking panels.
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When folded, the assembly, which included compartments for stationery and writing paraphernalia, could be used as a writing desk.
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With the opening, IONNA now has 170 charging bays in Florida, with 320 additional bays scheduled to come online over the next three years.
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Work is currently concentrated on four bays, before moving to the rest of the gallery.
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“Cabins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabins. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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