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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
Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What’s especially delightful about this is that to see a truly camp film at all feels like a throwback.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Training camps would open the next day and the season would be able to start on May 8.
—Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
What’s especially delightful about this is that to see a truly camp film at all feels like a throwback.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
From Malaquite Beach to South Beach, visitors can camp directly on the sand for a few dollars a night or just find a quiet spot to pitch an umbrella for the day.
—Pam Leblanc, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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For those more adventurous there is Camp with the Dinosaurs where campers can stay at one of the primitive campsites; the cost starts at $45 per night.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, those guides led the group out of the huts with urgency.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Positano For travelers drawn to an intimate, old-world stay, Mareluna offers a charming cottage experience with primetime sea views.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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These flowering vines will boost curb appeal and make your cottage the most charming on the block.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The earlier film, directed by James Whale, begins with a campy scene of Mary Shelley telling her husband—Percy Bysshe Shelley—and Lord Byron of her plans for a sequel, setting up the film as the fulfillment of that ostensible wish.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Based on the 1992 campy classic movie starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis and Isabella Rossellini, the stage musical bowed on Broadway in 2024.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The other five seasonal campgrounds are located further down the park road and is accessible via the shuttle service (private cars are not allowed).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The park also has a youth campground for organized groups.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Video circulating on social media shows tense moments inside the cabin as passengers were instructed to put their heads down and raise their hands while armed officers entered the plane.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The company has hinted that the final interior design is still subject to change, but the cabin appears spacious enough for a full family.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer on Jalloh in 2020, and he was later issued a final order of removal allowing him to be deported to any country other than Sierra Leone.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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But Stroll did not complete a single lap all day on Saturday due to the ongoing engine problems, forcing Aston to lodge a request with the stewards for him to be allowed to take part in Sunday’s grand prix.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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