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
Sanitation trucks roll up to encampments.
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Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampments
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That includes more than 300,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams, trails, and campgrounds all overflowing with natural wonders and stunning vistas.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The education center and two semi-primitive campgrounds feature vault toilets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even better, Pennsylvania state parks have no entrance fees and all facilities are available, free for use (except campsites), throughout your visit.—
Anthony Fredericks,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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In this long valley, scientists have found signs of Native campsites up to 10,000 years old — a hint of how much wetter this area once was.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The traditional school schedule also leaves families without child care during summer break, requiring parents to patch together various camps and enrichment activities as prices for such services continue to surge.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, these camps represent the opposite ends of the spectrum, ranging from more modest and traditional Japanese characteristics to wild expressionist designs that clash with the country’s collectivist ideals.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Encampments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampments. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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