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
Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
As investors seek shelter from tumult in U.S., the Stoxx 600 index has risen 6.6% year to date.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
First responders would evaluate whether people need to shelter in place or evacuate.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Fears and hope for State Street Residents said people in the shelter could stash weapons in the neighborhood since they’re prohibited on the shelter property.
—Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2025
As investors seek shelter from tumult in U.S., the Stoxx 600 index has risen 6.6% year to date.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Verb
During our late-March stay the park was bristling with wildlife, including a newborn baby elephant being sheltered by its mother, a coalition of cheetahs racing across the plain, and a pride of lions asleep under a tree.
—Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
First responders would evaluate whether people need to shelter in place or evacuate.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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It’s designed to be a small refuge, a safe place with no strings attached in hopes of gaining trust and offering options.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Before the 1950s, the places where Houston’s fledgling LGBTQ+ community found refuge were scattered.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Today the act protects more than 2,300 plant and animal species in the US and abroad.—
Christine Peterson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
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Snag straw bags that are ideal for a beach day or brunch, straw hats to keep your face protected from the sun, and popular shoe styles like woven flats, simple black flip flops, and kitten heels.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Cameras and equipment were already available, given the Arizona Capitol Television operations are housed at the Senate.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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The chariot housed the Deathriders in the bed of the truck.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Thanks to these efforts, species like the kakapo and tuatara have been reintroduced to predator-free sanctuaries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The plan is to expand the old sanctuary, creating an additional floor that will house a new youth center, according to a church newsletter.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2025
Verb
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Under a lingering threat of rain, plenty of fans (many of whom had camped out for prime real estate in the pit) knew some moves, and plenty more learned a few.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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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,
4 July 2025
Noun
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That pattern—the burst of change followed by a retreat to the familiar—troubled me.—
Jeroen Tas,
Time,
10 July 2025
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As brands retreat from Pride, this company stepped up for visibility in rural towns.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Verb
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There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Karlsson found the puck in a maze of chaos around the blue paint and roofed it over Trent Miner to call game.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
22 May 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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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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