as in housed
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 camped
But kayakers camped on an island near where Tracy and Endicott arms meet had much of their gear swept away by the rushing water.
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ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The launch is more than 11 hours away, but space enthusiasts were already camped out this morning in anticipation.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans were also spotted camped out in front of the Circle in the Square theater in the nights leading up to the show, for a chance at rush tickets the next day.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Admirers often camped outside Casa Casuarina, desperate for his autograph or even just a glimpse at the silver-haired designer.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
As far back as 2012, people without homes camped along the Coyote Creek near Story Road.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Students who camped out on the main quad at the University of Chicago disrupted classes in the surrounding buildings.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, the men guard their towns from mountain watch posts and surveil 100 cartel gunmen camped out a few miles away using their own drones.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
The launch is more than 11 hours away, but space enthusiasts were already camped out this morning in anticipation.
—Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans were also spotted camped out in front of the Circle in the Square theater in the nights leading up to the show, for a chance at rush tickets the next day.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Admirers often camped outside Casa Casuarina, desperate for his autograph or even just a glimpse at the silver-haired designer.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
As far back as 2012, people without homes camped along the Coyote Creek near Story Road.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Students who camped out on the main quad at the University of Chicago disrupted classes in the surrounding buildings.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Now, the men guard their towns from mountain watch posts and surveil 100 cartel gunmen camped out a few miles away using their own drones.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camped
Verb
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The attraction debuted last May in the building that previously housed the Wild Arctic simulator attraction.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The buildings housed monks' cells, ovens, kitchens and storage areas.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Orban has consistently accommodated Russia and clashed with the European Union (EU).—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The deportees will be accommodated in single rooms, with two meals a day provided.—
Clement Bonnerot,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 13 years, not a single ethics complaint by any staff in his office or any other office has ever been lodged.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Apr. 2026
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There were no injuries to anyone sheltered in the Applebee's kitchen with McKenzie.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Camped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camped. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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