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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
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Two assailants sneaked into a camp of workers building the Z-Morh tunnel (an important highway project) and opened fire at the laborers and engineers.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For the seriously mentally ill, doctors and hospitals need to be given greater leeway to commit someone who, for instance, is camped in his own bodily waste in the subway or of the street or is barefoot and dressed in rags when the temperatures plummet below freezing.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Two assailants sneaked into a camp of workers building the Z-Morh tunnel (an important highway project) and opened fire at the laborers and engineers.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The man had been camping at another site close by, according to prosecutors.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
For the seriously mentally ill, doctors and hospitals need to be given greater leeway to commit someone who, for instance, is camped in his own bodily waste in the subway or of the street or is barefoot and dressed in rags when the temperatures plummet below freezing.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
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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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just an hour from San Antonio, the park invites visitors to paddle, swim, fish, or hike—then unwind at a shady campsite when the day winds down.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Appalachian Mountain Club operates eight huts across 50 miles, a potential relief for hikers who are looking to get inside for a snack or stay.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was nothing left there but ruins and two stone century huts, the cemetery monument, and what used to be the high school auditorium.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Homes in the community span from cottages to condos to apartments to hit every price point and to welcome anyone at any socioeconomic level.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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About 65% of California homeowners live in homeowners associations (HOA) with rules blocking modest additions like duplexes or backyard cottages — often the most affordable options for families and aging residents.—
David Bonaccorsi,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Set in Medieval England in the year 1348, the story alights on Lansley Abbey, a remote stone monastery in Yorkshire, which houses ten monks bound by a life of strict routine and devotion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In a remarkable act of creation spurred on by the space race between America and the Soviet Union, science fiction television shows in the 1960s confidently came of age, emerging from campy low-budget offerings of space commandos amid cardboard sets and sparking rockets to more sophisticated fare.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Related Stories Movies 'Ghost Boy' Review: A Haunting Look at One Man's Long, Devastating Struggle to Come Out of His Shell Movies Blake Lively Debuts New 'Simple Favor' Movie to a Warm Welcome at SXSW Amid Legal Battle Another Simple Favor The Bottom Line Overly reliant on campy antics.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the north’s Nabesna District, there’s the less-trodden Nabesna Road, a rugged 42-mile route that leads to trails, campgrounds, and a remote wilderness lodge.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to stay Black Canyon of the Gunnison has several campgrounds within the park as well as basic hotel options in Montrose, 30 minutes away from the Black Canyon’s South Rim.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There were no landing lights or lights in the cabin.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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The lounge is reserved for customers flying internationally in the Polaris cabin, and its debut created a two-tiered lounge system with the airline’s more common United Clubs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The £200m sale is now being scrutinised by the Premier League from a fair market value perspective — and the profit Chelsea lodged as a result may be adjusted if they are deemed to have inflated Chelsea Women’s price.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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During mating, one or both palps are detached and left lodged inside the female’s reproductive tract.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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