1
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
Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Like a quarterback who completed offseason workouts, spring practices and fall training camp, Martin Jarmond had been preparing for this moment for nearly a year.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The mainstage was unoccupied all day, meaning that fans could camp out for Scott for hours in the hot Houston sun.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 10 June 2025
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Noun
To see the night sky in all its glory, set up camp in one of the park’s campgrounds.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Like a quarterback who completed offseason workouts, spring practices and fall training camp, Martin Jarmond had been preparing for this moment for nearly a year.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Verb
At the time, more than 24,000 migrants had come to Chicago, mostly hailing from Central and South America, with the influx being so great during fall 2023 that a peak of about 3,800 arrivals were camped at police stations and O’Hare International Airport.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The mainstage was unoccupied all day, meaning that fans could camp out for Scott for hours in the hot Houston sun.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 10 June 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
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Happily, authorities determined them to be alive and well, and they were helped back to their campsite by a forest ranger.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
29 May 2025
Noun
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But low-tech surprise attacks like the one Ukraine launched against Russia this week – using inexpensive drones hidden in modest wooden huts with retractable roofs – have complicated the debate.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
6 June 2025
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The hotel is a collaboration between hoteliers Amelie and Dominik Posch, Christina and Martin Spielmann, and South Tyrolean architect Martin Gruber, who decided to renovate a 1936 Alpine hut and transform it into a refuge for the soul and mind.—
Chiara Barzini,
Vogue,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Offering six rooms, plus two family suites as well as a separate two-bedroom cottage, the Roanoke Island Inn is an excellent option for families looking for a unique stay.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The guest rooms are marked by plush beds made with Frette Linens and clawfoot tubs in the bathroom; cottages boast quaint living areas and private gardens.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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The event will feature over 100 vehicles, 50 helicopters and thousands of soldiers who will be housed in federal buildings, the spokesperson said.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Wise planned to go campy full-robot for the mysterious bot character.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Check out its wig-laden, campy music video, directed by Sandy Honig, below.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 May 2025
Noun
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While Travis Decker was nowhere to be found, investigators traced his cell phone, which revealed that visited the same campground the day before the kidnapping, the court papers show.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Bears are known to frequent this campground, so plan accordingly.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Guests stay at Parkfield Lodge, 2.5 miles from V6, where accommodations consist of a converted water tower, post office, individual lodge rooms, and a cowboy cabin that can accommodate up to four people.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In April, Awake Illinois lodged similar allegations against Valley View District 365-U, which inspired passionate pleas in support of LGBTQ+ youth at a school board meeting for the Bolingbrook-Romeoville district.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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One of Diddy’s lawyers, Brian Steel, who rose to prominence for defending Young Thug during his RICO trial in Atlanta, lodged this question during accuser Mia’s second day of cross-examination.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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