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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2021, a dozen dogs were infected at Maricopa County's west shelter.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Players and fans had to shelter in place, but no one was injured, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In 2021, a dozen dogs were infected at Maricopa County's west shelter.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
While hiding in the French countryside, Meyerowitz befriended Marcel Talliander, the founder of the legendary French resistance group Reseau Morhange, who helped shelter the man from the Gestapo through his secret network.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Players and fans had to shelter in place, but no one was injured, officials said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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One favorite was Château Branlant, a ski-in refuge known for its tight menu of regional classics, deep wine list, and family-run warmth.—
Erica Firpo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sources close to Spence, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, described him as an introvert to The Athletic in February.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Airbnb co-founder @jgebbia is working with @DOGE to digitize the government's antiquated retirement process — which is literally housed in 22,000 filing cabinets in a Pennsylvania cave.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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More than 1,000 employees circumnavigate the bustling fifth floor Tempus office around an atrium that Lefkofsky said was a spiral parking ramp before the building — a National Historic Landmark that once housed the country’s oldest mail-order firm — was converted to tech space 25 years ago.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Well-meaning people sometimes disturb the fawn and bring it to a wildlife sanctuary, thinking it has been abandoned.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the late nights and electronic music scene, Ibiza can be a sanctuary, a place where Black women can embrace rest, beauty and intentional travel without the pressure to shrink, explain or conform.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 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,
5 Sep. 2025
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One strategy is to bring a lawn chair and pick a stage, camping out in one spot for the whole day.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Hidden Hills home represents a softer, more private chapter in Lopez’s real estate story, offering her a secluded retreat after a tumultuous few years in the public eye.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Still, as other big banks retreat, Bank of America is leaning in.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bayrou had argued that young people in France are being burdened with years of debt to accommodate boomers.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cabin interior offers a peak height of 45 in (115 cm), and the trailer stands at 63 in (160 cm) from ground to roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lofoten brings red-roofed rorbuer cabins, sea eagles and jagged peaks that look hand-drawn.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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