as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the sudden fierce storm forced us to run to the nearest shelter
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built
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Recent Examples of shelter
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In a Facebook post, the shelter in Erie said it was called by Pennsylvania State Police on Monday evening about a property where dogs and horses had been abandoned.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 18 May 2026
School district officials earlier in the day announced that students were sheltering in place inside classrooms due to air quality, but added that the students were safe.
—Sean Emery, Daily News, 18 May 2026
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Noun
Picnic shelter reservation holders are being contacted with refund offers and options for moving their reservations to other locations, according to Clark County Public Works.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
In a Facebook post, the shelter in Erie said it was called by Pennsylvania State Police on Monday evening about a property where dogs and horses had been abandoned.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Due to the current air quality conditions, students at other schools are sheltering in place inside classrooms, and all outdoor activities have been suspended.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 18 May 2026
School district officials earlier in the day announced that students were sheltering in place inside classrooms due to air quality, but added that the students were safe.
—Sean Emery, Daily News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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As a break from the drudgery of surviving a fraught postgraduate landscape, Harris sought refuge in her imagination.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Today, Tursun lives in the United States with her surviving children after eventually receiving refuge following congressional testimony in 2018 about her experiences in China.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Linc is an open-air stadium, so there is no dome or roof to protect fans from the sun.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Its leaders have repeatedly contended that their resistance to occupation is protected under international law and the Lebanese constitution, if not under the new domestic policy.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Verb
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Between 75 and 90 percent of Housing First participants remain housed after one year, which is significantly higher than traditional treatment-first models.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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His sanctuary is home to about 700 of the gentle giants.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The controversial livestreamer pleaded no contest after being charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm at a wildlife sanctuary in March.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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This was not the weekend to go camping.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Burnout, grief, trauma, addiction and mental health challenges are pushing more Americans to look beyond traditional outpatient care — and recovery retreats are stepping into that gap.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But Carey doesn’t know if the culture of higher education can accommodate that type of emergency thinking.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Off the faceoff, Tabin picked up a loose puck and roofed a backhand on Philips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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