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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2021, a dozen dogs were infected at Maricopa County's west shelter.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Players and fans had to shelter in place, but no one was injured, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2021, a dozen dogs were infected at Maricopa County's west shelter.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
While hiding in the French countryside, Meyerowitz befriended Marcel Talliander, the founder of the legendary French resistance group Reseau Morhange, who helped shelter the man from the Gestapo through his secret network.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Players and fans had to shelter in place, but no one was injured, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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Legendary actor Marlon Brando bought this French Polynesia refuge in the 1960s—after filming Mutiny on the Bounty nearby—and his estate has transformed it into an eco-luxe private island paradise.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte had been her refuge from the violence abroad, but now Zarutska lost her life there.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, described him as an introvert to The Athletic in February.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The best-selling fall and winter candles are made of a new wax blend that’s housed in the brand’s signature large jars with fresh packaging.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Another model was stationed next to the wardrobe, which housed 2D paper doll cutout clothing.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Play around with burgundy, pink, blue, black, browns, and whites to create a bedding sanctuary that’s all yours.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The triangular chain of reefs and rocks is coveted for its strategic location, bountiful fish stocks, and role as a sanctuary for boats during storms.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Brandishing one of these infernal machines is Italian Michele Fuso, camping with friends.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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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,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Hidden Hills home represents a softer, more private chapter in Lopez’s real estate story, offering her a secluded retreat after a tumultuous few years in the public eye.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, as other big banks retreat, Bank of America is leaning in.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The cabin interior offers a peak height of 45 in (115 cm), and the trailer stands at 63 in (160 cm) from ground to roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lofoten brings red-roofed rorbuer cabins, sea eagles and jagged peaks that look hand-drawn.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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