as in huts
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 shacks
In addition to picking up culinary inspiration from some of the best barbecue shacks in the South, Hofman also discovered one important ingredient — friendliness, the site says.
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Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands live in tin shacks, lacking basic amenities, such as coal for cooking and heating their homes.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Indiana Capital Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Niki Kelly shared on her X/Twitter account that Vance entered the Indiana statehouse through the basement, where media shacks are located, but did not respond to a question about why Indiana should redistrict.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
In six months, the site has grown from 600 people fleeing gang attacks in nearby Delmas 30 to 5,000 people from all over the capital, sheltering in packed government offices and makeshift shacks.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Tens of thousands live in tin shacks, lacking basic amenities, such as coal for cooking and heating their homes.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Indiana Capital Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Niki Kelly shared on her X/Twitter account that Vance entered the Indiana statehouse through the basement, where media shacks are located, but did not respond to a question about why Indiana should redistrict.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shacks
Noun
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There are also no regulations for construction, which typically leads to conflicts when new houses or huts pop up along the beaches.—
Sabrina Weiss,
The Dial,
23 Sep. 2025
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In her 1996 memoir, Anita recalled watching the flamethrower tanks destroying the huts and described her many interactions with British officers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Training camps are underway all across the league.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The injury means Livramento will likely miss both of the remaining England camps this year, with one taking place next week and the next beginning in nearly six weeks, on Monday, November 10.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Braemar Cabins has four standalone cabins that are big enough to fit between two and four guests.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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And the Starlink Mini satellite dish, now $190 off, is your portable internet sidekick, ready to get you online from campsites, cabins, or anywhere your weekend takes you.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Shacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shacks. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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