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
James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Plant in rich, well-draining soil with some shelter from wind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Dutch F-35s scrambled, airspace over Warsaw and Rzeszów was closed, and Polish citizens were told to shelter in place.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Set in a small town in King’s home state of Maine, The Mist follows a group of characters who take shelter in a grocery store when a mysterious fog filled with eldritch monsters overtakes the town.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Plant in rich, well-draining soil with some shelter from wind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The university told students to shelter in place and directed faculty and staff to leave campus.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Dutch F-35s scrambled, airspace over Warsaw and Rzeszów was closed, and Polish citizens were told to shelter in place.
—David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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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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With his back against the wall, Tony must draw on his tactical training to protect his family and survive a deadly showdown with a powerful crime syndicate.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some Cosmists saw technology as destructive and transformative, while others believed its role should be to protect and preserve.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Consider this an opportunity to heal, rest, retreat and practice more mindfulness.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recorded in home studios and retreats filled with friendships and free-spirited experimentation, Cripple Crow felt more like a collective effort than a solo project.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the rear seats can be folded down to extend the cargo space, or tipped up to accommodate taller items.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, a gallery rail system easily accommodates different frame sizes, shapes, weights, and thicknesses, which allows for ultra-layered, completely unique arrangements.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 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
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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