as in housing
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 camping
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The pair spent their childhood summers camping here, collecting whale bones and learning from their father about regional folklore, including tales from the nearby whaling station at Bahía del Águila, which processed 4,000 cetaceans between 1906 and 1920.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, weeks later, health care workers say immigration agents are still camping out in hospital parking lots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Regular deep cleaning will keep things sanitary and reduce the likelihood of pests camping out in your kitchen.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Since that ruling in 2024, Sacramento can legally ban people from camping on public property even if no shelter bed is available to them.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
First order of business was camping out at Guthrie’s home, about 20 minutes outside downtown Tucson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The pair spent their childhood summers camping here, collecting whale bones and learning from their father about regional folklore, including tales from the nearby whaling station at Bahía del Águila, which processed 4,000 cetaceans between 1906 and 1920.
—Mark Johanson, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, weeks later, health care workers say immigration agents are still camping out in hospital parking lots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Regular deep cleaning will keep things sanitary and reduce the likelihood of pests camping out in your kitchen.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Since that ruling in 2024, Sacramento can legally ban people from camping on public property even if no shelter bed is available to them.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
First order of business was camping out at Guthrie’s home, about 20 minutes outside downtown Tucson.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camping
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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For now, there is no ark housing the Torah scrolls.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There have been no signs of anti-government protests since the war began, as many Iranians are sheltering from the American and Israeli strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bassil said that because classrooms are sheltering dozens of families, many children don't have access to school.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Camping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camping. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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