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
Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Montene Daniel rode the bus to the park to meet with the TaskForce for Ending Homelessness, a group that connects homeless individuals to shelters.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Officials with Central Florida governments and nonprofits were working Tuesday on plans to expand access to shelters and capacity ahead of the cold front.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Mobile shelters have been set up in the capital, offering spaces where locals can warm up, recharge their phones and other devices and drink warm tea, according to the state emergency service.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
As the middle of winter arrives for the enclave’s 2 million residents, such makeshift shelters are struggling to keep the weather at bay while humanitarian groups say aid remains insufficient, with tents ripped apart or blown away, leaving Palestinians exposed.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Many of them made a home on the city’s South Side, where they were given housing through city and state programs after shelters were closed.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Across the state, even with the HHAP money, shelters have been expensive to open and beds have not kept pace with the growth in homeless populations.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
New York officials say the money supports homeless shelters, adoption, child welfare investigations and other services — and the losses could create a budget hole of hundreds of millions this month.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
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
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And when women from shelters do try to get preventative care, they're often faced with a variety of challenges.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 14 Jan. 2026
Montene Daniel rode the bus to the park to meet with the TaskForce for Ending Homelessness, a group that connects homeless individuals to shelters.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Officials with Central Florida governments and nonprofits were working Tuesday on plans to expand access to shelters and capacity ahead of the cold front.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Mobile shelters have been set up in the capital, offering spaces where locals can warm up, recharge their phones and other devices and drink warm tea, according to the state emergency service.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
As the middle of winter arrives for the enclave’s 2 million residents, such makeshift shelters are struggling to keep the weather at bay while humanitarian groups say aid remains insufficient, with tents ripped apart or blown away, leaving Palestinians exposed.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Many of them made a home on the city’s South Side, where they were given housing through city and state programs after shelters were closed.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Across the state, even with the HHAP money, shelters have been expensive to open and beds have not kept pace with the growth in homeless populations.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
New York officials say the money supports homeless shelters, adoption, child welfare investigations and other services — and the losses could create a budget hole of hundreds of millions this month.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The organization shelters about 70 dogs and 50 cats, many injured or left without owners by the war.
—Tavleen Tarrant, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
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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And while the city is already rich in green spaces like the Jardín del Turia—Spain’s largest urban park—new biodiversity corridors in the Turia Garden and community spaces such as Jardín Trini Simó are vital green refuges during the summer heat.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Dec. 2025
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The National Wildlife Refuge System, for example, has 42 pages worth of regulations specific to individual refuges.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
18 Dec. 2025
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The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined in a federal whistleblower investigation that Balkan Express LLC violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which protects commercial motor vehicle safety complaints, according to the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Regular sweeping protects floors by removing gritty debris that can scratch and damage finishes.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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After years of minimalism and raw finishes, people crave comfort and warmth, especially in a post-pandemic world where homes serve as sanctuaries.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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The guest rooms skew coastal, with pale wood accents and white walls, while bathrooms are true sanctuaries, complete with soaking tubs and thick robes.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Dec. 2025
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Now a grandmother, the 65-year-old often camps with up to four generations of her family, from her husband to her grandchildren.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Dec. 2025
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In Southern California, Ojai is a serene haven of spiritual retreats, boutique shopping, and lush orange groves.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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These natural springs can be enjoyed at traditional properties like Fujiya Ryokan or at modern retreats such as Amanemu, where guests have access to spa onsens and private onsen baths in every suite and villa.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, safe havens like gold sharply rallied.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Prison overseers intended the yards to be safe havens from the cutthroat prison politics that beset most main yards.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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