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
Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a select number of the many pets available for adoption at Valley shelters.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The two shelters teamed up after someone remembered coming across a report about a lost ferret.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the onset of the rainy season has exacerbated already deplorable conditions, transforming dust into thick sludge, flooding fragile shelters, and bringing swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
However, local governments will not receive new aid for migrant shelters.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Evacuation shelters were established at Bret Harte High School in Altaville and Sonora Senior Center in Sonora, both of which allowed pets.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Dennis Culhane, a University of Pennsylvania professor who specializes in homelessness and housing policy, calculated that the number of men older than 60 living in shelters roughly tripled from 2000 to 2020.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.
—Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Each week, The Arizona Republic highlights a select number of the many pets available for adoption at Valley shelters.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The two shelters teamed up after someone remembered coming across a report about a lost ferret.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the onset of the rainy season has exacerbated already deplorable conditions, transforming dust into thick sludge, flooding fragile shelters, and bringing swarms of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
However, local governments will not receive new aid for migrant shelters.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Over objections from the ordinance's co-sponsors, however, the committee passed an amendment — floated by Councilman Khalil Batshon — that would retain a licensing requirement for accessory overnight shelters run by religious institutions.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Evacuation shelters were established at Bret Harte High School in Altaville and Sonora Senior Center in Sonora, both of which allowed pets.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
Dennis Culhane, a University of Pennsylvania professor who specializes in homelessness and housing policy, calculated that the number of men older than 60 living in shelters roughly tripled from 2000 to 2020.
—Felice J. Freyer, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelters
Noun
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Both refuges have launched fundraising campaigns to help cover the costs of the operation.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is a statement of respect for human life, happiness and dignity — written in stickers proclaiming businesses to be refuges against bullying, in flags flying proudly from city lampposts, in brightly colored paint applied to road surfaces at high-traffic intersections.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to the International Trademark Association, the right of publicity is an intellectual property right that protects against the misappropriation of a person’s likeness — such as the photo — for commercial benefit.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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This foundation builds trust, protects capital, and sets the stage for strategic growth in volatile digital markets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kerényi shows how the pomegranate goes beyond a mere religious symbol, noting its role as an object of worship as evidenced by votive offerings of terracotta pomegranates in one of Hera’s sanctuaries.—
Demir Alp,
JSTOR Daily,
29 Aug. 2025
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Its own limited space, due to being located on a small island off the coast of another island, spurred it to rehome several of its animals to sanctuaries with more space for enclosures larger than the facility in its entirety.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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While more rustic than five-star retreats, beachside bungalows can often be had at these kind of resorts for less than $150 per night.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From family homes in Nashville and Memphis, to Smoky Mountain retreats, these design talents create residential designs as beautiful and unique as the state itself.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bedrooms are havens of soft colors, rich fabrics, and elegant details.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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