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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Timmins has long been an analytical darling in a sheltered third-pair capacity.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2026
By early evening, buildings were declared secure, and buses were brought in to relocate sheltered students to reunification points.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
For swimmers, the sheltered, crystalline bay can feel like a natural pool.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There will be low to medium chances of frost development in the northern and western portions of the area, especially in cooler, sheltered locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
As reports flooded in, hundreds of students sheltered in place across campus buildings, including Solomon Hall, where police said that roughly 150 to 300 people were barricaded inside.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Restaurants and eateries shuttered as people sheltered in place, but e-commerce boomed in the pandemic years, causing the demand for delivery services to skyrocket.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
On the sandbar that sheltered the slough, National Park Service biologist Jeff Arnold told the group of his experience finding unwanted fish there.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Law enforcement kept them sheltered for at least 10 hours, Cohen said.
—Eryn Dion, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The rest of the student body sheltered in place as two patients were evaluated for inhalation, according to the LACoFD.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, the Theobroma cacao tree – the source of cocoa – requires rainy humid regions with stable temperatures, where it's sheltered from the wind.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
Canadian Shane is mild-mannered, sheltered and bred for his success by his hockey helicopter parents.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Make sure to protect your fruit tree from freezing temperatures in winter by either bringing it indoors or to a sheltered location, or insulating the pot with a blanket and topping with a layer of mulch.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Timmins has long been an analytical darling in a sheltered third-pair capacity.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 5 Jan. 2026
By early evening, buildings were declared secure, and buses were brought in to relocate sheltered students to reunification points.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.
—Sophia Arndt, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
For swimmers, the sheltered, crystalline bay can feel like a natural pool.
—Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
There will be low to medium chances of frost development in the northern and western portions of the area, especially in cooler, sheltered locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Bieber will watch Smith deliver that message from backstage, private and sheltered from view.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
As reports flooded in, hundreds of students sheltered in place across campus buildings, including Solomon Hall, where police said that roughly 150 to 300 people were barricaded inside.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Restaurants and eateries shuttered as people sheltered in place, but e-commerce boomed in the pandemic years, causing the demand for delivery services to skyrocket.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025
On the sandbar that sheltered the slough, National Park Service biologist Jeff Arnold told the group of his experience finding unwanted fish there.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Law enforcement kept them sheltered for at least 10 hours, Cohen said.
—Eryn Dion, USA Today, 14 Dec. 2025
The rest of the student body sheltered in place as two patients were evaluated for inhalation, according to the LACoFD.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
On the other hand, the Theobroma cacao tree – the source of cocoa – requires rainy humid regions with stable temperatures, where it's sheltered from the wind.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2025
Canadian Shane is mild-mannered, sheltered and bred for his success by his hockey helicopter parents.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
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Some of the most popular options are larger beaches like Cala Granadella, Cala Portixol, and Cala Blanca, but Cala Sardinera and Cala del Francés are popular with locals for their secluded feel.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alila Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nature surrounds Alila Mayakoba, a secluded hotel situated on 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals in Riviera Maya.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Certain messages or actions, like inciting immediate violence or making true threats, aren’t protected speech.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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It’s made from flexible pebbled leather that molds against your body comfortably and features four metal feet on the bottom to keep the bag protected and clean.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control Officers said that all of the ducks were safely transferred to care centers, where they will be housed and cared for.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Au Vieux Campeur collection will be housed here, emphasizing Gerbi’s intention to establish it as a stand-alone brand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Exploring by boat or paddleboard is also a great way to find hidden areas that feel like your own private beach.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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More than once, Coon and Smallwood are completely nude on stage, as Agnes and Peter lay hidden parts of their psyche bare.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During November, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport accommodated about 704,300 passengers, the travel hub reported.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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This shows a circular, counter-clockwise navigation of the sea that accommodated winds and currents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And after miraculously surviving the attack that left her with facial paralysis and a bullet forever lodged in her brain, Buttafuoco was immediately, unwillingly thrust into the spotlight.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Limon’s case comes as city officials paid last month $700,000 to settle lawsuits brought by two former police officers who also claimed their colleagues lodged racist remarks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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