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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
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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The following destinations, campsites, and trails are bucket list quests for many hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The site has 69 standard campsites and three group sites, according to the National Park Service, including several that allow RVs.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2025
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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
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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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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The property will feature amenities that have traditionally been hard to come by in New Hampshire hotels, such as a wine cellar, a beachside bourbon bar, and a library that houses a grand piano.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Six years after the release of the campy cult-classic film A Simple Favor, the original cast—including Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, and Andrew Rannells—reunited for the sequel, Another Simple Favor, which is now streaming on Prime Video.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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Wise planned to go campy full-robot for the mysterious bot character.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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National parks: All of Yosemite’s campgrounds will be open this summer for the first time since 2019.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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The hike and bike section of the campground is first-come, first-served and costs $5 per person, per night.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
Noun
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That’s fed by a 1.9 kilowatt-hour battery tucked into the car’s cabin tunnel.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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The main parts of the wreckage, including the passenger cabin and left wing, came to rest in a neighborhood street about a quarter of a mile away, the NTSB said.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
18 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 24 Jun. 2025.
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