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
Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Now Qatar—a state that shelters Hamas leaders, bankrolls Muslim Brotherhood offshoots, and runs influence operations the world over—enjoys the protection of an American guarantee.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The streetcar wraps and sponsorships at streetcar shelters raise revenue that go to support streetcar operations.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Some volunteer in shelters for the homeless or for dogs and cats.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
That includes the golf course, pickleball courts, disc golf, playgrounds, trails, shelters, sports fields, and the Stapleton Pavilion.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
In 5-year-old Tim Hryshchuk’s new school, the shelters have been converted into makeshift classrooms, so that time spent underground won’t be wasted.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The decision to not create permanent streams of funding in July led to the shuttering of two of three veteran homeless shelters and the scaling back of an outreach program that helped lift veterans out of poverty and provide crucial mental health services, among other outcomes.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
IndyStar called several local shelters to see if others were affected.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
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But then the country reassessed the risk of being so close to the front line, and invested a lot in things like renovating and expanding its network of bomb shelters.
—Teri Schultz, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Now Qatar—a state that shelters Hamas leaders, bankrolls Muslim Brotherhood offshoots, and runs influence operations the world over—enjoys the protection of an American guarantee.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The streetcar wraps and sponsorships at streetcar shelters raise revenue that go to support streetcar operations.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Some volunteer in shelters for the homeless or for dogs and cats.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
That includes the golf course, pickleball courts, disc golf, playgrounds, trails, shelters, sports fields, and the Stapleton Pavilion.
—Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025
In 5-year-old Tim Hryshchuk’s new school, the shelters have been converted into makeshift classrooms, so that time spent underground won’t be wasted.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
The decision to not create permanent streams of funding in July led to the shuttering of two of three veteran homeless shelters and the scaling back of an outreach program that helped lift veterans out of poverty and provide crucial mental health services, among other outcomes.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
IndyStar called several local shelters to see if others were affected.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 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,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many of these refuges have since been obliterated.—
Ghada Abdulfattah,
The Atlantic,
23 Sep. 2025
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
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Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Sep. 2025
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The resort’s remoteness meant that mainland safaris to baobab forests and lemur sanctuaries required a (pricy) helicopter hop, but there was enough to keep us busy on Nosy Ankao and its neighboring islets.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Places of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Phoenician, which opened in 1988 on the south side of Camelback Mountain, was built on the site of one of the Valley’s most famous winter retreats.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Best of all, these sailings offer overnights on each end in Bordeaux, allowing ample time to explore the city, take biking and walking tours of surrounding villages and vineyards, and visit Port Arcachon, one of locals’ favorite retreats on the Atlantic coast.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Safe havens surge While stocks are hovering near record highs, a surge in gold and silver prices is signaling lingering concern about political and economic uncertainty.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wildlife habitats are certified by the National Wildlife Federation, firefly habitats are certified by Firefly Conservation and Research, and hummingbird havens are certified by the International Hummingbird Society.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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