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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuhn said the wildfire findings also exposed how disaster response systems can fail people who already are living without shelter.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kings also try to shelter him with a lot of offensive zone starts.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The issuance of $59,874,000 of public securities for animal care and shelter improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the public securities.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Kuhn said the wildfire findings also exposed how disaster response systems can fail people who already are living without shelter.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Kings also try to shelter him with a lot of offensive zone starts.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Her skin is now nailed to the ceiling of the refuge office.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Art was no longer only a private refuge.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The idea that Chelsea’s participation in the Club World Cup impacted them is not, according to people with knowledge of their outlook, who asked to be kept anonymous to protect relationships, a majority view at Chelsea.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the world gets warmer and garment workers in the global South continue to bear the brunt of rising temperatures, protecting them has never been more urgent.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Late Friday, a building that formerly housed a Jewish charity was targeted in Hendon, a neighborhood in north London near Harrow.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Little Red Barn Honors Belle’s Legacy In February, the sanctuary shared a tribute to the love Elliot and Belle had shared — one year after their rescue and 10 months after losing Belle to cancer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The new Rosewood Mandarina is an all-suite sanctuary spread across three distinct ecosystems, from ocean to mountain and flatlands.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The camping out in line, arriving hours early, is reminiscent of the old days when people camped out to buy concert tickets.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spectators with cameras camped out in both parking lots, positioning themselves for the best possible views.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Co-owner Kirsten Dixon lets the lodge and her nearby farm serve a broader community purpose during those months by hosting writing and wellness retreats, Alaska food community events, farmer meetings, and community gatherings.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a bold hospitality move, owners Claire and David Tuchbant sank $30 million into the property to reopen it this year as a nonprofit retreat available for exclusive buyouts (from CAD$24,306 a night, about $17,800 at today’s exchange rates).—
Laura Dannen Redman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Independence eased rules to accommodate visitors.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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Whispers in the hallway indicated no more seats would be added ahead of the meeting to accommodate those who stood outside.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thanks to help from neighbors, area roofing companies and Stewartville strangers, Kloss and her family will sleep at home tonight.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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But Kreider was able to direct a pass to Carlsson, who carried the puck into the Sharks’ zone, danced past winger Ty Dellandrea, and roofed a shot past Askarov.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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