REFUGING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

refuging

verb

present participle of refuge

as in sheltering

to be or provide a shelter for a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers

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Some festivalgoers were sheltering under a museum overhang tonight, singing patriotic tunes as rain began falling.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
After more than an hour sheltering from the rain in the Ronald Reagan Building, Nadine Szewczyk, 67, decided to head back to her hotel.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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Its nutrient-rich formula features a mix of Brazilian oils and is designed to make the hair healthier and more manageable by fighting frizz, adding shine and protecting it against damage from heat.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
In general, upper-class families were seen as responsible for protecting their servants from both physical illness and moral corruption.

— Leah Hudson, Popular Science, 9 July 2026

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