as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Recent Examples of shack
One of the founders, Gilbert Macapagal, grew up on the Pacific and brought the surf-shack vibes and island-style flavors to Longboards.
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Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The same storm flooded the South Beach guard shack and just weeks later, another blow finished it off, leaving the building destroyed.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Stay in an oceanfront cottage, book a paddleboard tour, and eat a boatload of whatever is fresh at seafood shacks like Sam & Omie’s, which has been around since 1937.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
His body was lying on the floor of the shack’s combination bedroom and dining room.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The same storm flooded the South Beach guard shack and just weeks later, another blow finished it off, leaving the building destroyed.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Stay in an oceanfront cottage, book a paddleboard tour, and eat a boatload of whatever is fresh at seafood shacks like Sam & Omie’s, which has been around since 1937.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
His body was lying on the floor of the shack’s combination bedroom and dining room.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shack
Noun
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That means hiking trails threading through Parco Naturale Puez-Odle, stopping at alpine huts with their own distinct characters and reliably authentic hosts, and eating with intention.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
7 May 2026
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Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 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
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Video shot by a passenger aboard the plane and shared with CBS News shows smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The recent coverage of a cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is painfully familiar to cruisers who spent days and weeks trapped in their cabins at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shack. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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