as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree
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Recent Examples of encampment
Key Facts Punishments were handed down to unnamed students who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations that involved the occupation of a campus library in May and the setup of an encampment in an academic building last April.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Outreach staff are going out to homeless encampments to share information on cooling stations and water, the county said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Greg White, 56, was arrested and jailed hours after the fatal shooting of Frank Bingham, 39, which happened on the outskirts of a homeless encampment along Northport Loop West in Fremont.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Homeless advocates and experts say California’s unprecedented investments in homelessness programs likely prevented a larger spike, though that’s done little to assuage boiling public frustration over encampments statewide.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Outreach staff are going out to homeless encampments to share information on cooling stations and water, the county said.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 July 2025
Greg White, 56, was arrested and jailed hours after the fatal shooting of Frank Bingham, 39, which happened on the outskirts of a homeless encampment along Northport Loop West in Fremont.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
Homeless advocates and experts say California’s unprecedented investments in homelessness programs likely prevented a larger spike, though that’s done little to assuage boiling public frustration over encampments statewide.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
Noun
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The modern campground is closed for renovation of the toilet and shower building.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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One of the largest campgrounds in the national parks system will reopen next month after a three year renovation.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
Noun
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McGlinchey said the run game has been a focal point all of camp.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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But that’s what’s noteworthy —remarkable, even — about the kind of training camp he’s had.—
Sam McDowell
August 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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