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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
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the pressures of working from home, making sure their kids stayed on top of their online schoolwork, sheltering in place and staying healthy, Katie was unknowingly going through perimenopause.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Adam and Jordan Simmons were supposed to be flying home from their honeymoon today, but are now sheltering with about 160 others at the Excellence Oyster Bay resort.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Among those killed was a Palestinian journalist, Mohammed al Munirawi, and his wife, who were killed while sheltering in a tent.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The storm is anticipated to bring catastrophic winds, rain, flooding and storm surge to Jamaica, where residents and tourists are sheltering in place.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The myth originated during World War II when Londoners sheltering from German warplanes in subway stations had to endure bites from mosquitoes.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Last month, two elk hunters were killed by lightning in Colorado, which also has a high incidence rate, after sheltering under a tree during a storm.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
The incident marks the deadliest crash in UPS Airlines history and the blast created a towering plume of smoke that was visible for miles and resulted in residents sheltering in place.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to the pressures of working from home, making sure their kids stayed on top of their online schoolwork, sheltering in place and staying healthy, Katie was unknowingly going through perimenopause.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Adam and Jordan Simmons were supposed to be flying home from their honeymoon today, but are now sheltering with about 160 others at the Excellence Oyster Bay resort.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2025
Among those killed was a Palestinian journalist, Mohammed al Munirawi, and his wife, who were killed while sheltering in a tent.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 Oct. 2025
The storm is anticipated to bring catastrophic winds, rain, flooding and storm surge to Jamaica, where residents and tourists are sheltering in place.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
The myth originated during World War II when Londoners sheltering from German warplanes in subway stations had to endure bites from mosquitoes.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Last month, two elk hunters were killed by lightning in Colorado, which also has a high incidence rate, after sheltering under a tree during a storm.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltering
Noun
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Dozens of pending lawsuits accuse churches of shielding predators, silencing victims and allowing abuse to fester unchecked.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The aircraft was equipped with 12 tons of lead and rubber shielding around the crew compartment, triple-thick windows, and remote monitoring equipment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Democrats have used the government shutdown to call for protecting enhanced tax credits for purchasing health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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These veggies appear to be most closely tied to protecting the brain, so try to eat them every day.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Something fishy is going on at restaurant across from the Boise Co-op — but not because that space is housing its third concept in two years.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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The camp in Tawila is already housing around half a million people, says Saraf, so expecting tens of thousands more requires planning to distribute sanitation, water, and basic educational services.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, many legal analysts believe the justices will not overturn the precedent, and some additional legal protections for same-sex married couples were passed into federal law in 2022.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Starbucks Workers United is fighting for a new contract that delivers improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.—
Amelia Lucas,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her mom is on her side, but some aunts are calling her a bridezilla for not accommodating family.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hanai’s skeptical but accommodating wife, Sachiko (Shinobu Terajima), agrees to essentially adopt Kikuo and help train him.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This increase in digitalization makes the safeguarding of health and patient data urgent and is a basic requirement for the functioning of the digital health system.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
23 Feb. 2023
Verb
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Le Massif offers a wide range of lodging options.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is also a free shuttle that operates on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months, with stops at shops, restaurants, and lodging throughout town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Far fewer people are going camping, a popular activity in the cool fall weather; in some cities, staff are handing out flyers warning picnic-goers not to leave food lying around, NHK reported.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Sheltering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltering. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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