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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Guests step aboard from a sheltered platform inside the vessel itself, skipping the awkward ladder climbs, turning the simple act of leaving the ship into something that feels quietly adventurous.
—Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The protagonist of Father Goriot, Rastignac arrives in the capital a poor and sheltered nobleman eager to carve out a place for himself in high society.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Walled garden On the garden level, two ensuite bedrooms open to a walled garden, creating guest spaces that feel sheltered and quiet—ideal for extended stays.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If possible, move bee houses into a cool and sheltered spot for the winter, such as an unheated garage or potting shed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Her oldest, in first grade, sheltered at school.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
Guests step aboard from a sheltered platform inside the vessel itself, skipping the awkward ladder climbs, turning the simple act of leaving the ship into something that feels quietly adventurous.
—Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The protagonist of Father Goriot, Rastignac arrives in the capital a poor and sheltered nobleman eager to carve out a place for himself in high society.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Walled garden On the garden level, two ensuite bedrooms open to a walled garden, creating guest spaces that feel sheltered and quiet—ideal for extended stays.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
If possible, move bee houses into a cool and sheltered spot for the winter, such as an unheated garage or potting shed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
That, perhaps, is because Infantino now seems to live in a world sheltered from reality, a world far removed from everyday folks who are, say, furious about World Cup ticket prices or, say, starving and struggling to survive.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Her oldest, in first grade, sheltered at school.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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The first group of passengers, wearing face masks and head-to-toe personal protective equipment, were kept strictly secluded from members of the public as a small boat brought them ashore.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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The focus is on restorative soaking and geothermal therapy in a setting designed to feel secluded.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Progress has been made, but it must be protected.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The mansion is protected by a conservation easement with the Missouri Preservation Society, protecting the house and a one-foot radius around it from being torn down.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Prevention must be a priority, helping families stay housed through rental assistance, early intervention and support services.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Rooms are housed in separate Key West style cottages and the sister hotel, Marquesa 414, is across the street and up half a block in a newer building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Many women experience motherhood and ambition as simultaneous life paths that require them to develop hidden strength.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Take the road less traveled, find hidden gems that aren't so much on the map, and be original in your itinerary.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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And that’s why there was a minor case of hysteria when Hillsborough County officials recently suggested the team’s June 1 deadline of finalizing the agreement would not likely be accommodated.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But as the rover attempted to pull out its drill arm, the rock came up with it, having gotten lodged onto the sleeve that surrounds the tool’s bit.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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