as in campgrounds
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 encampments
Over the past three years, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have been successful in clearing several large homeless encampments and providing shelter and housing to those who lived in them.
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Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Kiswani, the founder of the pro-Palestinian advocacy group Within Our Lifetime, has organized protests across New York City in support of Palestinians in Gaza, including encampments at universities calling for their divestment from Israel.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Now believed to be one of the largest homeless encampments in the country, the work to dismantle it makes international headlines.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The University of Virginia and University of California system outlawed encampments on school grounds.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
It is credited with the establishment of the Memorial Day holiday and held state and national encampments annually.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
White, Black, Indigenous, enslaved and free women provided labor in the form of nursing, cooking, and making and maintaining clothes that was essential to military encampments.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The complaints range from rodent issues to blocked driveways to squatting and the discovery of homeless encampments inside the building.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Her arrest came less than a week after Khalil, a 31-year-old graduate student at Columbia University who had acted as a spokesperson for the university’s encampments, was detained by federal agents at his Morningside Heights student apartment on March 8, 2025.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Kiswani, the founder of the pro-Palestinian advocacy group Within Our Lifetime, has organized protests across New York City in support of Palestinians in Gaza, including encampments at universities calling for their divestment from Israel.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
Now believed to be one of the largest homeless encampments in the country, the work to dismantle it makes international headlines.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The University of Virginia and University of California system outlawed encampments on school grounds.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
It is credited with the establishment of the Memorial Day holiday and held state and national encampments annually.
—Bill Steiden, Des Moines Register, 24 Mar. 2026
White, Black, Indigenous, enslaved and free women provided labor in the form of nursing, cooking, and making and maintaining clothes that was essential to military encampments.
—Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
The complaints range from rodent issues to blocked driveways to squatting and the discovery of homeless encampments inside the building.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Her arrest came less than a week after Khalil, a 31-year-old graduate student at Columbia University who had acted as a spokesperson for the university’s encampments, was detained by federal agents at his Morningside Heights student apartment on March 8, 2025.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampments
Noun
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California campgrounds are known for their beautiful landscapes, accessible amenities and ability to make any patron into a nature enthusiast.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The district’s campgrounds operate on a cashless system, accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover for online reservations, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The state park includes a table, BBQ grill and a fire ring for the 37 campsites.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are also five equestrian campsites.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Encampments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampments. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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