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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
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In addition to this itinerary, White Desert operates remote camps in Antarctica, flying guests from Cape Town and offering the chance to sleep on the Seventh Continent while exploring penguin colonies, going on glacier hikes, and even visiting the South Pole.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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Noun
Sneed played with an ailing knee in his final year in Kansas City, an injury that dated back to missing a dozen training camp practices with swelling.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In addition to this itinerary, White Desert operates remote camps in Antarctica, flying guests from Cape Town and offering the chance to sleep on the Seventh Continent while exploring penguin colonies, going on glacier hikes, and even visiting the South Pole.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2026
Verb
Families from all over would drive here to enjoy it, even camping overnight.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Standard campsites are $16 per night; electrical sites are $30.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Tour du Mont Blanc, France/Italy/Switzerland — Circles Mont Blanc through three countries over 8 to 10 days for reasonably fit walkers, with a mix of catered huts and village stops.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Wander forest trails, relax by the riverfront, discover the charming Osaki cottage or hop on the historic Chester‑Hadlyme Ferry.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The disgraced ex-Prince Andrew, while living practically for free, made money by renting out cottages on his Windsor estate, according to findings by Great Britain’s National Audit Office (NAO).—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Visitors passing through the imposing glass doors of FamilySearch Library on Salt Lake City’s Temple Square are likely to pause at the sheer size of the five-story, 135,000-square-foot archive, which houses the largest collection of genealogical data in the world.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Wildland Bost and Resnick’s inviting, communal, all-day cafe is housed in a large industrial space that was once a boogie board factory.—
Dyana Lederman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Nailing the tone was always a challenge, and Black gives props to scribes Aaron and Adam Nee who were able to blend comedy with the campy barbarian beefcake world of He Man.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Arden had never seen the film before the COVID lockdown, but was instantly drawn to its mix of a sexy teen drama with a campy yet terrifying adventure.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Campsites and Camping Cabins The park has two campgrounds, King and Queen, plus 10 camping cabins.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Skydream uses its Hyper-Dimensional Energy Management System to reduce dependence on campground hookups.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Staff work out of greenhouses, laboratories and cabins in urban areas like Baltimore and in more rural offices near the 193 million acres of national forest and grassland that the agency manages.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Lower cabin altitude can help reduce the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel, an important factor for passengers flying across time zones on long-haul routes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
Verb
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And now, in genocide, the violences of translation lodge themselves in the soul with a different resonance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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