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as in housing
to be or provide a shelter for
the abandoned barn shelters a colony of stray cats
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as in accommodating
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 sheltering
Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
But Seattle has tried to support his game in different ways, with extreme sheltering in terms of quality of competition and deployment.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
All this sheltering has created an economic crisis that has grown worse by the day.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The portrayal appears to suggest that motherly attributes are solely within the realm of being loving, caring, comforting, protective, sheltering, and so on.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The union said the IDF then struck a building where the two reporters were sheltering two hours later.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
For those developers, focusing on work amid the continuing Russian invasion has often meant relying on electricity from generators or batteries and sheltering from drone attacks in the middle of the workday.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel’s airstrikes have killed and wounded civilians in their homes, at work and even while sheltering at makeshift displacement camps.
—Nada Bashir, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Krabi's coastline is lined with mangrove forests that serve as nurseries, sheltering young marine species.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The American Red Cross and its partners were sheltering more than 1,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Marians, agency spokesperson Stephanie Fox said.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Janet Hull, co-owner of a west Michigan dairy farm, was sheltering in her basement when the second tornado hit.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Janet Hull, co-owner of a West Michigan dairy farm in Fenick, was sheltering in her basement when the storm arrived.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
The delays affected a range of disaster-response functions, including housing inspections, temporary sheltering and crisis counseling, and slowed the distribution of aid tied to major events such as the July 2025 Texas floods and Hurricane Helene.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
But Seattle has tried to support his game in different ways, with extreme sheltering in terms of quality of competition and deployment.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
All this sheltering has created an economic crisis that has grown worse by the day.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The portrayal appears to suggest that motherly attributes are solely within the realm of being loving, caring, comforting, protective, sheltering, and so on.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Evelyn, a Filipina caregiver sheltering with her three children beneath the Central Bus Station, declined to give her last name out of fear of deportation.
—Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
The union said the IDF then struck a building where the two reporters were sheltering two hours later.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
For those developers, focusing on work amid the continuing Russian invasion has often meant relying on electricity from generators or batteries and sheltering from drone attacks in the middle of the workday.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Israel’s airstrikes have killed and wounded civilians in their homes, at work and even while sheltering at makeshift displacement camps.
—Nada Bashir, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Krabi's coastline is lined with mangrove forests that serve as nurseries, sheltering young marine species.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The American Red Cross and its partners were sheltering more than 1,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Marians, agency spokesperson Stephanie Fox said.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Janet Hull, co-owner of a west Michigan dairy farm, was sheltering in her basement when the second tornado hit.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Janet Hull, co-owner of a West Michigan dairy farm in Fenick, was sheltering in her basement when the storm arrived.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltering
Noun
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Aveda’s Brilliant Damage Control is our top heat-shielding pick that also strengthens hair from within (thanks, wheat protein) and prevents breakage caused by brushing, combing, and styling.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bottle acts as a protective dome, trapping warmth and moisture while shielding against wind and pests.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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That means fighting inflationary spending, protecting affordable energy, defending our borders, supporting farmers and ranchers, and expanding access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural communities.—
Kevin Fixler
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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The lab is also housing other animals from the aquarium while renovation work continues on the main facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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The proposal would require relocation of about 330 current residents in treatment programs while the four buildings housing those programs were being renovated — with no indication where they would be temporarily housed or for how long.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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By combining cutting-edge protection, mobility, and digital integration, these vehicles are set to play a crucial role in enhancing military effectiveness and safeguarding personnel.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even maternity scrubs weren’t very accommodating for pumping or ever-changing pregnant and postpartum bodies.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The White House has contacted other airlines to discuss accommodating Spirit passengers in the event of a shutdown.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Our Safer Sport department has embedded safeguarding and player care at the heart of the academy experience.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Executives and boards need to realize that choices made about the gathering, storing, and safeguarding of data have a direct impact on the risk and reputation of the company.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Those vessels were apparently Indian, with New Delhi lodging a complaint with Tehran.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Vietnam, with lodging for as little as $15 a night and inexpensive local cuisine.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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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,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Sheltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltering. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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