as in refuge
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the sudden fierce storm forced us to run to the nearest shelter
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as in to house
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 shelter
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Mizrahi family was in their home's bomb shelter when a missile hit close by in their suburb of Rishon LeZion, outside Tel Aviv.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 June 2025
Simon Perry, People.com, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, my friend Sabir, who has been sheltering in southern Gaza since October, 2023, missed about ten calls because his phone had been charging.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
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Noun
Overnight Friday, ballistic missiles hit parts of Israel as alerts sounded for the public to take shelter in the strikes, which Israeli emergency services said killed at least two people and injured dozens.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Mizrahi family was in their home's bomb shelter when a missile hit close by in their suburb of Rishon LeZion, outside Tel Aviv.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 14 June 2025
Verb
The plan hopes to recreate wooded areas to shelter rivers and re-establish more traditional cattle and sheep grazing practices — and building more affordable housing.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 12 June 2025
Meanwhile, my friend Sabir, who has been sheltering in southern Gaza since October, 2023, missed about ten calls because his phone had been charging.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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The refuge remains critically important for the long-term survival of imperiled Florida manatees.—
Ragan Whitlock,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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This still-active beacon is located within the same wildlife refuge as the wild ponies, along with 15 miles of hiking trails and over 275 resident and migrating avian species—including bald eagles, white ibis and roseate spoonbills.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
Verb
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It is believed that the alligator may have been a female acting to protect her hatchlings, reptile expert Kim Titterington told 7News Miami.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Senate Democrats introduced new legislation to protect hundreds of thousands of immigrants who have had their legal status revoked by the Trump administration.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
Verb
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For six years, the building that once housed The Coffee Cup, a beloved neighborhood diner in St. Paul’s North End, sat empty.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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Previously, the actress had owned a 400-acre organic farm in Gloucestershire that housed chickens, sheep and other animals.—
Grace Gavilanes,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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This routine itself has become a creative sanctuary for me.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2025
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Graduation events will become makeshift sanctuaries for families until immigration agents leave the area.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Ready to enjoy some nature but have never camped before?—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Start a new tradition, give a shoutout, plan that retreat, or swap roles for a day.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Backcountry Containers Backcountry Containers has designed lots of different types of shipping container homes, from large residential units to smaller rural retreats.—
Adam Williams
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Most judges cannot accommodate an evidentiary hearing the same day.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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If approved, the music hall will accommodate an audience of 728 people and a stage big enough to support a symphony orchestra, according to MYAC CEO Allen Dennis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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After Aho was called for a retaliatory roughing penalty on Anton Lundell, Verhaeghe posted up like a basketball player and roofed a backhander past Freddie Andersen under the bar for a 1-0 lead — his 31st career playoff goal in 82 games.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Diane Hendricks of roofing giant ABC Supply grew up as one of nine sisters on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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