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
One factor potentially driving the surge in demand is San Diego’s decision to expand encampment sweeps.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Talcove recounted how one of the fraudulent businesses was located near a homeless encampment, and all the food in the store was dated, including Raisin Bran that expired in 2022 but cost $11.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The image shared on Truth Social depicts Pritzker in a city, surrounded by flames and homeless encampments around him, with people lying on the ground.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
Morgan said one of the models that has been successful has been the Compassionate Connections to Housing Program which directly helps those in encampments receive housing through subsidies and rental assistance.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Talcove recounted how one of the fraudulent businesses was located near a homeless encampment, and all the food in the store was dated, including Raisin Bran that expired in 2022 but cost $11.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
The image shared on Truth Social depicts Pritzker in a city, surrounded by flames and homeless encampments around him, with people lying on the ground.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2026
Morgan said one of the models that has been successful has been the Compassionate Connections to Housing Program which directly helps those in encampments receive housing through subsidies and rental assistance.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
Noun
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There are picnic tables at Long Pine Key and Flamingo campgrounds.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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This keeps the bed free for using as a pickup truck during work hours, weekend projects, and when hauling coolers, duffels and gear to the campground.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Newsom has found himself in this camp.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The base camp also serves as headquarters for many of that team’s traveling fans.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Best Places to Stay The overnight options in this part of the Adirondacks range from campsites and old-school cottages to cabins and hotels.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many prime Michigan state park or recreation area campsites are already booked for the Fourth of July, but some Michiganders may still be able to get a campsite for the holiday if they aren't set on the most popular locations.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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