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
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Conditions worsened through the day on Tuesday, and evacuation shelters were set up in Woodward and Mooreland, with food provided by the American Red Cross.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Feb. 2026
List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
DeFoor moved out in 2021 and, according to prosecutors, spent the next two years living in hotels, shelters and various apartments.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Donate functional toys no longer played with to shelters, thrift stores, daycares, or other local organizations in need.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
With a capacity of 30 beds across the overnight shelters, Interfaith was forced to turn some people away due to capacity limits.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In December, the City Council gave $10 million to the region’s lead agency, Housing Forward, to parse out rental assistance and housing support to free up bed space in shelters.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s from police or other agencies, especially domestic violence shelters.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Outreach workers will give people living in encampments a week’s notice, then conduct daily outreach every day that week, attempting to get the homeless people into shelters or more permanent housing solutions, the mayor said.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Conditions worsened through the day on Tuesday, and evacuation shelters were set up in Woodward and Mooreland, with food provided by the American Red Cross.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 18 Feb. 2026
List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
DeFoor moved out in 2021 and, according to prosecutors, spent the next two years living in hotels, shelters and various apartments.
—Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Donate functional toys no longer played with to shelters, thrift stores, daycares, or other local organizations in need.
—Kaylei Fear, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
With a capacity of 30 beds across the overnight shelters, Interfaith was forced to turn some people away due to capacity limits.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
In December, the City Council gave $10 million to the region’s lead agency, Housing Forward, to parse out rental assistance and housing support to free up bed space in shelters.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s from police or other agencies, especially domestic violence shelters.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
The country currently shelters nearly 2 million refugees, the most in Africa.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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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Manatee Season Central Florida from December through March When Florida waters start to cool in the winter, mammalian manatees make their way to warm refuges like freshwater springs and power plant outflows.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nearby barrier islands like Sanibel, Cabbage Key, and Captiva add to the appeal, with scenic bike paths, wildlife refuges, and smaller communities that feel residential rather than resort-driven.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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That further protects mule deer as well as possibly protecting people.—
Ted Williams,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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Discrimination is outlawed under South Africa's constitution, which also protects property rights and due process.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The aquarium houses two families of harbor seals in its exhibit, according to the website, with each seal having a distinct feature and personality.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Across town, in the southern outskirts of Milan, the municipality also funds Casa dell'Accoglienza Enzo Jannacci, a residential facility for more than 500 people that houses both migrants and Italians in need.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Most visitors spend a full day or even two days exploring the trail, allowing time to stop at scenic overlooks, embark on wildlife drives, and visit the many beaches and sanctuaries.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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Alberto Carvalho, an immigrant himself, has pledged to do all in the district’s power to maintain schools as sanctuaries for children of immigrant families — and activists patrol outside schools to help ensure safe passage to campus for parents and students.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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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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The center often hosts lectures, meditations, and retreats as well.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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As his career expanded across continents, so did his real estate holdings—from historic London residences to discreet Tribeca apartments and sleek California retreats.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Oil prices jumped Thursday to their highest level in nearly seven months and investors snapped up safe havens like gold, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to flare.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Precious metal prices have climbed sharply over the past year as investors have poured money into traditional safe havens amid geopolitical instability, inflation concerns and ongoing economic uncertainty.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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