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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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Position them in sheltered, high-traffic seating areas, pathways, and entrances to best appreciate the aromas.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev will perform the repairs while the five others on board the station remain sheltered within the Dragon spacecraft docked to the American half of the station.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Many of these restaurants will open during January’s launch phase; meanwhile, lunch at Tapasake lives up to its extraordinary surroundings, perched on The Link’s broad rooftop, sheltered between the two towers.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Counselors and campers sheltered in place in the Bubble Inn, Twins I, Twins II and Wiggle Inn cabins, as they were told, awaiting further instruction.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Each wick sits slightly below the candle's concrete walls, so the candle stays sheltered from the elements.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
While his average ice time was third on the Kings’ blue line this past season, he was still sheltered against top offensive competition.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
In the wake of the shooting, staff at the medical offices sheltered in place, and appointments were canceled, according to an employee who was not authorized to speak publicly.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Residents of Russia’s largest cities have largely been sheltered from the daily realities of Russia’s war with Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
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Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Adjective
During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Position them in sheltered, high-traffic seating areas, pathways, and entrances to best appreciate the aromas.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev will perform the repairs while the five others on board the station remain sheltered within the Dragon spacecraft docked to the American half of the station.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Verb
Restaurants and bars in the neighborhood are reporting drastic drops in business after thousands of Angelenos sheltered in place under a constant plume of smoke.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Many of these restaurants will open during January’s launch phase; meanwhile, lunch at Tapasake lives up to its extraordinary surroundings, perched on The Link’s broad rooftop, sheltered between the two towers.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Counselors and campers sheltered in place in the Bubble Inn, Twins I, Twins II and Wiggle Inn cabins, as they were told, awaiting further instruction.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Each wick sits slightly below the candle's concrete walls, so the candle stays sheltered from the elements.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
While his average ice time was third on the Kings’ blue line this past season, he was still sheltered against top offensive competition.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
In the wake of the shooting, staff at the medical offices sheltered in place, and appointments were canceled, according to an employee who was not authorized to speak publicly.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Residents of Russia’s largest cities have largely been sheltered from the daily realities of Russia’s war with Ukraine, now in its fifth year.
—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
Verb
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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Steinbaugh argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat.
Verb
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The answers have housed over 1,000 refugees across 24 campuses — dining halls, health clinics, student volunteers, and all.
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The Caribbean’s most significant private collection of contemporary art is housed in this nine-bedroom villa at Viceroy Sugar Beach, which opened in February 2025.
Adjective
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
Verb
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Textron and the participating pilots also have to coordinate with the Special Olympics organizers to make sure all the athletes are accommodated appropriately.
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Extreme weather that experts say may be fueled by climate change has become a concern for producers, who say the problem should be accommodated with a more predictable purchase price.
Verb
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The pine tree that graced his yard since at least 1985 was firmly lodged in his garage while the top of a tree that obliterated his next door neighbor’s roof dangled precariously in his backyard.
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He was taken into custody and lodged in the Oakland County Jail.
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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