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
Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Now, the shelter in Burnsville — a roughly 35-mile drive northeast from the mountain town of Asheville — hopes Eloise’s next home will be the right fit.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Outdoors, choose a spot that’s sheltered from wind and receives morning sun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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The island has long been a refuge for those who live their lives under constant gaze—The Obamas, the Royal Family, George and Amal Clooney have all escaped here for quiet restoration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 Oct. 2025
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There will be no refuge or forgiveness—only justice.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the below example, against Real Oviedo’s zonal scheme protecting the six-yard box, three players run away from goal and one to the near-post to attack Marcus Rashford’s outswinger, resulting in Araujo scoring.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In some cases, sportsbooks have taken down odds on certain events to protect against manipulation.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The site has housed many historical figures over the years, from Queen Margaret to Mary, Queen of Scots.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Water from a creek that ran alongside the church's two-story building overflowed and poured into the first-floor sanctuary.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Once a sanctuary from the outside world, the hotel has become a haunting cage, and both women long to escape.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The last murders attributed to the Monster of Florence occurred in September 1985, when French couple Jean Michel Kraveichvili and Nadine Mauriot were shot and stabbed while camping in a forest.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just 10 minutes south of Sunnylands, Sensei Porcupine Creek makes for an extraordinary retreat with its full-service wellness programming and immaculate gardens.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pressure for companies Target’s retreat mirrors a larger pattern across corporate America.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The planes have a range of 7,750 miles, and can accommodate up to 13 passengers.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In total, Cotino aims to accommodate around 1,900 residential units across a 618-acre site.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are loads of customization options, too, including a handful of different wood finishes and roof panelings to achieve your ideal aesthetic.—
Dean Stattmann,
Outside,
19 Oct. 2025
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The three homers totaled 1,342 feet, the second in the fourth inning striking the right field pavilion roof some 469 feet away where few players have feared to tread.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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