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
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse also has 11 major construction projects in Israel, including two ambulance response stations, nine community centers with bomb shelters, and an equine therapy center for youth.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The November phenomenon got its playful name since this is the time of year beavers typically start to shelter in their lodges for winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac noted.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Like most twenty-somethings adjusting to post-grad life, Walz – who works part-time at a ski resort throughout Montana winters and year-round at a homeless shelter – considers rising costs.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Samaritan’s Purse also has 11 major construction projects in Israel, including two ambulance response stations, nine community centers with bomb shelters, and an equine therapy center for youth.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mulch that is too close to the trunk can create a moist breeding ground where fungus can grow and pests shelter.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
The November phenomenon got its playful name since this is the time of year beavers typically start to shelter in their lodges for winter, The Old Farmer's Almanac noted.
—Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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Best Hotels & Resorts Pousada do Vale Just a short walk from Noronha’s historic center, Pousada do Vale is a lush, garden-like refuge with a lovely spa.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The 1961 film marked Buñuel’s return to filmmaking in Spain, which was then well into Francisco Franco’s reign as dictator, after more than two decades of taking refuge in the United States and directing features in Mexico.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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This warranty gives homeowners confidence that their investment is protected and that the company is committed to long-term results.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Prices start at $57 At minimum, an area rug’s job is to protect your floors from scratches, spills, and scuffs, but this particular style holds so much more importance in terms of adding decor, texture, and color to a space — just ask Joanna Gaines.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The charter revisions will lead to more housing and more types of housing in low-density neighborhoods, which is housing the city needs.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the investigation was published, 26 Democratic members of Congress, including a handful from California, sent a letter to Becerra demanding answers about how the Office of Refugee Resettlement, housed in his department, was operating and tracking children released from its care.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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At its peak in the early 2000s, the sanctuary was home to 33 large cats, including lions, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, RNZ reported.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vallance said the company had spent millions of dollars on the sanctuary with no return.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Far fewer people are going camping, a popular activity in the cool fall weather; in some cities, staff are handing out flyers warning picnic-goers not to leave food lying around, NHK reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Young Ofelia and her pregnant mother have been brought to live in the countryside, where her brutal stepfather Captain Vidal’s job is to wipe out the remaining rebels camped in the local forest.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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For waterfront views, indulgent dining, and slow afternoons at the spa, The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is an excellent retreat.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Her work has been featured in retreats, leadership circles, and coaching programs, where she is celebrated for her emotional depth and ability to catalyze radical transformation.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, that is clearly an innovation that print cannot accommodate, but that a manuscript can.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The design also accommodates tech accessories, with vertical pouch configurations suitable for tablets.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Walls crumble, roofs collapse, and greenery reclaims them.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor answered right back with a beauty of his own, roofing a backhander past Knight to seal the win.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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