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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
Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Avoid overcrowding plants, particularly in sheltered locations.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Montreal also did a very nice job limiting the Stankoven unit that ran over the Senators and Flyers so well in sheltered minutes in Carolina’s first two series.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In Denver, however, sheltered homelessness in that group decreased by 28% and street homelessness fell by 57%.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In 1987, such genuine earnestness in a song that was actually about something was novel and welcome to listeners like me, who felt alienated by Top 40 radio but were too sheltered to encounter, let alone embrace, hardcore or rap.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Opt for the sheltered roof terrace and take your time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In Kyiv’s Shevchenko district, a school building was damaged by an attack while people sheltered inside, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
What are normal temperatures in June/July and will fans be sheltered at games?
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Conte will find you regardless—whether in the gardens, the chapel, along the river, or by the water mill—ready to tell you exactly how this land fed Venice, sheltered its people, and outlasted its republic.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Outdoor succulents should be kept somewhat sheltered from extreme weather such as high winds or heavy rains.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
While many hydrangeas like to be sheltered from afternoon sun, panicle hydrangeas are especially sun-loving.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 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
Adjective
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
To cure garlic, put it in a warm, dry, sheltered spot with good airflow and minimal light.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2026
Avoid overcrowding plants, particularly in sheltered locations.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
Montreal also did a very nice job limiting the Stankoven unit that ran over the Senators and Flyers so well in sheltered minutes in Carolina’s first two series.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 May 2026
In Denver, however, sheltered homelessness in that group decreased by 28% and street homelessness fell by 57%.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
In 1987, such genuine earnestness in a song that was actually about something was novel and welcome to listeners like me, who felt alienated by Top 40 radio but were too sheltered to encounter, let alone embrace, hardcore or rap.
—Dan Kois, Pitchfork, 17 May 2026
Opt for the sheltered roof terrace and take your time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Verb
Red Cross shelters sheltered more than 1,400 people during the evacuations, and volunteers served more than 20,000 meals.
—Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 28 May 2026
In Kyiv’s Shevchenko district, a school building was damaged by an attack while people sheltered inside, Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
What are normal temperatures in June/July and will fans be sheltered at games?
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The Conte will find you regardless—whether in the gardens, the chapel, along the river, or by the water mill—ready to tell you exactly how this land fed Venice, sheltered its people, and outlasted its republic.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Outdoor succulents should be kept somewhat sheltered from extreme weather such as high winds or heavy rains.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
While many hydrangeas like to be sheltered from afternoon sun, panicle hydrangeas are especially sun-loving.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
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Tucked into the misty highlands of Santa Cruz Island, far from the bustle of Puerto Ayora’s waterfront, Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton feels less like a conventional Galápagos hotel and more like a secluded jungle retreat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At one end, the terrace hovers above the roof of the Met before winding to a more secluded corner outside one of the guest bedrooms, where there’s a third alfresco shower.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Most durable businesses are protected by network effects, switching costs, or regulatory barriers — advantages that can be modeled and sometimes replicated.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security, marked a rare reprieve for people protected by temporary measures that have been harshly criticized by Republicans.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Diverging paths wind through the garden, taking walkers to hidden sitting areas, firepits, and several sculptures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The hidden cost of agentic AI is the engineering effort required to continuously rebuild real-time business context across fragmented systems.—
Shekhar Iyer,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Beginning in 1978 when the city started to build Reunion Arena, the city of Dallas accommodated both the Mavericks and Stars with buildings that became key pieces to its growing downtown landscape.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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For families Families can easily be accommodated, with rollaway beds, cribs, or connecting rooms with dual twin beds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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