as in refuges
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 houses
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 shelters
Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The number of beloved pets who die of age or illness is unknown but might be less than the eleven thousand dogs and cats euthanized in shelters weekly.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The recognition ties closely to Purina’s Purple Leash Project, a partnership with nonprofit RedRover that works to support domestic violence survivors on both ends of the leash by creating more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the country.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
There are currently between 60 and 100 million stray and feral cats roaming the streets in the United States, and most shelters are constantly at full capacity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When a lost pet is found, veterinarians and shelters can scan the chip to help bring pets and their humans back together.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The family has long been involved with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and supports local organizations like animal shelters, the Boys & Girls Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Admission is $10 per dog with a portion of the proceeds donated to local animal shelters and rescues.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
After buying out a vendor, the bikers pass out the food to encampments and shelters.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The number of beloved pets who die of age or illness is unknown but might be less than the eleven thousand dogs and cats euthanized in shelters weekly.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The recognition ties closely to Purina’s Purple Leash Project, a partnership with nonprofit RedRover that works to support domestic violence survivors on both ends of the leash by creating more pet-friendly domestic violence shelters across the country.
—William Earl, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
There are currently between 60 and 100 million stray and feral cats roaming the streets in the United States, and most shelters are constantly at full capacity.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Other big stories ➤ These are the pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
When a lost pet is found, veterinarians and shelters can scan the chip to help bring pets and their humans back together.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The family has long been involved with the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and supports local organizations like animal shelters, the Boys & Girls Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Admission is $10 per dog with a portion of the proceeds donated to local animal shelters and rescues.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelters
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Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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But others argue that support for transgender people has infringed on the rights of biological women and their safety in spaces such as hospitals, prisons and domestic violence refuges.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Oct. 2025
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Covering cilantro with cloches and adding mulch around your plants protects them from chilly weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Where to stay In the residential Recoleta neighborhood, a 1920s tower, once the tallest in South America, houses 142-room Casa Lucia Meliá Collection.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The company houses other productions, not least an upcoming reimagination of Dick Van Dyke family classic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which is in the works with Amazon MGM Studios.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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And while some, including PETA, have called for the remaining marine animals to be relocated to seaside sanctuaries, there is a notable lack of such sanctuaries.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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And despite headlines about shootings inside sanctuaries, 71% of homicides occurred outside – in parking lots, courtyards or on steps – when people were gathering or leaving.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether that’s good or bad depends on how quickly ice retreats.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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The hotel will soon begin hosting artistic, culinary, and fashion-focused retreats.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Risk-sensitive currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars climbed against the greenback in early trading, outperforming major peers, while havens including the Swiss franc and Japanese yen edged lower.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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For the virus, these are havens protected from the immune system.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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