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
Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Think in Layers In addition to ground-level shelter, amphibians benefit from vegetation at various heights.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
When planted in a sunny, warm, and sheltered spot these Mediterranean plants can live for years with minimal maintenance.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Listen to this article For years, as officials across San Diego County spent millions of dollars on homelessness programs, passed camping bans and converted empty buildings into shelters, residents often had one question: Why aren’t things getting better?
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
Think in Layers In addition to ground-level shelter, amphibians benefit from vegetation at various heights.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Verb
Sorokin: Really, for wildlife, the worst of it isn’t that initial fire, because certain animals would’ve been able to shelter or escape, but the aftermath of what goes on in coming months and even years.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
When planted in a sunny, warm, and sheltered spot these Mediterranean plants can live for years with minimal maintenance.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
Verb
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The emergency fund is meant to protect you against a job loss, health crisis, car breakdown or major household repair.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Yes, it should be protected from reopening as another waste processing plant.—
Sarah McCoy,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Verb
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He was then taken to the only person in L.A. with the right permits to house an alligator, and that person happened to work in the film industry.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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Built by architect Carlo Marchionni on an expanse of countryside planted with vines and leveled into terraces, the villa was created to house the collection of Cardinal Alessandro Albani, a leading art patron of his day.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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The idea of going into a quiet space, or the countryside, or meditating in a sanctuary can also be really destabilizing.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Keiko's sanctuary was only temporary as he was born in the wild and eventually joined a pod of orcas.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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These Literary Bad Moms Can Help (Exclusive) 02 of 07 'The Beach' by Alex Garland This tense, transportive 1996 novel by Alex Garland that's also the basis of that unforgettable Leonardo DiCaprio flick chronicles the rise and fall of a community of backpackers quietly camping out on a Thai island.—
Andrea Bartz,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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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,
17 May 2025
Noun
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This four-bedroom, five-bed retreat is available on Airbnb and accommodates up to eight guests.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Upstairs, the primary suite offers a roomy retreat, with a spa-like bath and walk-in closets that make everyday routines feel a touch more luxe.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
Verb
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High ceilings will accommodate the potential use of aerial drones, and the flooring will be treated with Electrostatic Discharge protection to prevent harmful static buildup between sensitive electronics and robots.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Instead of buying an ebike and having to charge its battery at home or carry a charger around to top-up at an accommodating cafe, Yamaha set up ENYRING to offer a battery swap alternative.—
Paul Ridden
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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