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
City News Service, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Homelessness is not just people living on the streets and in shelters, Goldstone says.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Animals needing immediate care were sent to veterinary hospitals, while the others were taken to department shelters.
—City News Service, Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Homelessness is not just people living on the streets and in shelters, Goldstone says.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Do not shelter under a tree or use a cliff or rocky overhang, the weather service warns.
—Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Alongside state-level LGBTQ+ resources that have long been known to be some of the strongest in the country, Peoria has become a particularly apt choice for refuge.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ghafari’s brother, 70-year-old Sami Ghafari, was among the villagers who sought refuge at the church in Alma al-Shaab.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Choose fairness to protect your peace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Altman housed OpenAI in Y Combinator’s nonprofit arm, framing it as an internal philanthropic project.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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My favorite corner housed the freestanding soaking tub, where Blue Lagoon bath salts sit on a side table for easy access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Football was Emanuel Wilson’s sanctuary His story, of course, is deeper than that of gloves and rookie cards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In June, First Baptist Dallas will break ground on a new sanctuary to replace the historic walls scattered to ashes by flames in July 2024.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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At nearby Deer Creek, anglers had set up tents, camping out in anticipation of Saturday.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Following the island's slow pivot to commercial fishing and tourism, Sailrock South Caicos, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World (SLH), debuted in 2017 to offer a luxury retreat, while also preserving the island’s famously undisturbed environment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mara was credited with just one block, but his mere presence made UConn either throw up circus shots high off the glass or retreat from the paint altogether.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Plans call for building a facility that can accommodate 350 people, with emergency shelter beds, sleeping cabins, and parking spaces for people who sleep in their vehicles.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The market can accommodate pretty much any Italian food craving, offering everything from antipasto to Zeppole di San Giuseppe (a seasonal specialty dessert).—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Norway and roof rats have existed outside state code for the simple reason that they weren’t known to be in the state.—
Mark Dee
March 31,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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In overtime with time winding down, Holloway picked up a loose puck to the left of the Sharks’ net, skated toward the crease in front of a trailing Celebrini, and beat goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, roofing a backhand shot to send San Jose to its sixth straight loss (0-5-1).—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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