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
According to her lawsuit, Lucas had become certified as a wilderness first responder in 2018, began volunteering as a medic during street protests in 2020 and had volunteered as a medic at the UCSD encampment on multiple occasions before it was broken up May 6.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
While the bill doesn’t specifically allow tents, a broad interpretation might prevent the city from sweeping an encampment.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The new policy changes that, allowing the city to clear vehicles and encampments more quickly in what officials describe as high-sensitivity areas, including places near schools, businesses, and homes.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The crowd at the encampment swelled to 500 or so people by the afternoon of May 15.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
While the bill doesn’t specifically allow tents, a broad interpretation might prevent the city from sweeping an encampment.
—Jeremy Wolff, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The new policy changes that, allowing the city to clear vehicles and encampments more quickly in what officials describe as high-sensitivity areas, including places near schools, businesses, and homes.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
The crowd at the encampment swelled to 500 or so people by the afternoon of May 15.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
Noun
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In addition to the lodges, families can pitch a tent or park an RV at one of the park's various campgrounds.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Contacted by deputies, the person at the campground said that the suspect had charged at him while holding a running chainsaw.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Where to stay in Lassen Volcanic National Park Close to the Loomis Museum and visitor center, Manzanita Lake Campground offers campsites as well as rustic one-room, two-room, and bunkhouse cabins.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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