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as in housed
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 sheltered
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Young plants are more sensitive to the sun and benefit from planting in a sheltered location.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Ramza is a kind-hearted young man who’s grown up sheltered due to his noble family.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Female geckos glue their eggs to ceilings, walls, or other sheltered surfaces, often leaving behind clusters of rounded, beadlike shapes.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Confronted with the sheltered nature of his office, De Santis tries to go out into the world to better understand how to proceed.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
In the last year, Trantalis said, the city’s efforts have sheltered more than 80 people, helped 18 secure housing and 41 reunite with their families.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, a 1908 Moorish fantasy commissioned by entrepreneur Nicolò Spada, boasts Byzantine domes and an eclectic façade that have sheltered everyone from Winston Churchill to Erroll Flynn, from Greta Garbo to Clark Gable.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The North course, par 71, 6,945 yards, challenges the most accomplished golfers with its ravines, wind and tricky greens, while the popular and more sedate and sheltered par-70, 6,580-yard South Course, with four ocean-side holes, invites and tests golfers of every level.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Sliwa has sheltered a large collection of rescue cats in his Manhattan apartment and has noted that Gracie Mansion is far more spacious.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For months, people fleeing combat have sheltered in this part of Gaza.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, choose a downwind location that is sheltered by evergreen shrubs or a wall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
But 20 years later, there are those like Gibson who remained in the communities that sheltered them.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Jalen Chatfield has emerged as a quietly decent second-pair defenseman while Shayne Gostisbehere and Sean Walker crushed sheltered minutes last season to the tune of a 59 percent xG rate.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Young plants are more sensitive to the sun and benefit from planting in a sheltered location.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Ramza is a kind-hearted young man who’s grown up sheltered due to his noble family.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
Female geckos glue their eggs to ceilings, walls, or other sheltered surfaces, often leaving behind clusters of rounded, beadlike shapes.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Confronted with the sheltered nature of his office, De Santis tries to go out into the world to better understand how to proceed.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
The heroism of educators and staff who kept students quiet under pews and sheltered in a downstairs classroom is vividly revealed.
—Michael Dorgan , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
In the last year, Trantalis said, the city’s efforts have sheltered more than 80 people, helped 18 secure housing and 41 reunite with their families.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido, a 1908 Moorish fantasy commissioned by entrepreneur Nicolò Spada, boasts Byzantine domes and an eclectic façade that have sheltered everyone from Winston Churchill to Erroll Flynn, from Greta Garbo to Clark Gable.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The North course, par 71, 6,945 yards, challenges the most accomplished golfers with its ravines, wind and tricky greens, while the popular and more sedate and sheltered par-70, 6,580-yard South Course, with four ocean-side holes, invites and tests golfers of every level.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Sliwa has sheltered a large collection of rescue cats in his Manhattan apartment and has noted that Gracie Mansion is far more spacious.
—Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For months, people fleeing combat have sheltered in this part of Gaza.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead, choose a downwind location that is sheltered by evergreen shrubs or a wall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
But 20 years later, there are those like Gibson who remained in the communities that sheltered them.
—Dian Zhang, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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But on this day, on a secluded lake in France, Gilman had tied for first place in the barefoot jump, reaching a distance of 8 1⁄2 meters (or roughly 28 feet).—
Barbie Porter,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Slow it down and escape for the afternoon at the Red Lane® Spa or take a leisurely walk along a two-mile stretch of calm, secluded shoreline at Sandals South Coast.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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That means the night skies in and around Capitol Reef are especially protected from star-obscuring light, so this playground of cliffs, arches, and canyons has some of the best stargazing in the country.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Of the birthing facilities currently operating in Louisville, all are housed within hospital settings, according to the planning commission staff report.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety was formerly known as the Office of Violence Prevention and is currently housed in the city's Department of Administration.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mercury entering Scorpio on the 6th helps uncover hidden truths, while the Full Moon in Aries illuminates your career and public image and invites the release of outdated expectations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The coach also alleged SJSU accommodated Fleming with other special exceptions, that were not granted to female athletes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Use it, tell them about your dietary needs and ask if you can be accommodated beyond a baked potato.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The court ordered that Roberts be detained and was advised that an immigration detainer has been lodged, according to the docket.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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