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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite not being ready, the shelter has received a flood of interest.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
With airspace closed and flights canceled, the San Diego native is sheltering in place with teammates.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Dobby is the first four-eared cat the shelter has ever encountered.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Despite not being ready, the shelter has received a flood of interest.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some gather in Tehran’s metro stations to shelter from bombardment while chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
With airspace closed and flights canceled, the San Diego native is sheltering in place with teammates.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said in a briefing on March 6 that about 100,000 people in Lebanon are seeking refuge from attacks in shelters.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Instead of acting as a refuge, US government bonds took their cue from surging crude prices and yields shot up, with inflation fears taking center stage at a time when prices are already running higher than central banks would like.—
Michael MacKenzie,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Designed to protect infrastructure from earthquakes, wind, and industrial vibrations, the invention offers a low-cost, reliable alternative to other damping systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Nayara Tented Camp pushes this forward by creating a sanctuary for sloths out of the reforestation of hundreds of native trees, to grow alongside habitats for native frogs, birds, and armadillos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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But gym CrossFit Loop and Stumpy's Pizza would have to close to make way for the church sanctuary.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 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,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms are sleek, and a rooftop bar, pool, and executive lounge are modern gems throughout the property, creating a polished downtown retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Andrew has moved to a property on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Sarah’s whereabouts are unknown—although she has been rumored to be everywhere from the French Alps to the United Arab Emirates to wellness retreats in both Switzerland and Ireland.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The property is constructed with ramps and elevators to accommodate guests who may require special assistance in main buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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To accommodate this, a Charter amendment establishing Wellington’s official qualifying period to run for the Village Council as a two week period in November, rather than in January, is required.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The opening comes about seven months after Daddy Vic's Soul Food closed its previous location, 4444 Cane Run Road, due to roof damage following a July 2025 storms.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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