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
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
When experienced and motivated staff can continue to work in the homeless response system, more people are placed into housing and spend less time in shelters.
—David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Together, Carr and Duarte ran the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which acted as a pass-through for federal grants to 42 shelters across Florida.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
At least 800 evacuations have taken place in the county and five shelters have opened, as the fire threatens 300 more homes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
—Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
His posts reflect those realities, from running to shelters to supporting friends whose family members are serving on the front lines.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s left shelters across Georgia at risk of losing funds if a trans person is given a bed that doesn’t align with the president’s idea of their gender.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
But the harsh realities of war are never far as events sometimes are paused during air raid alerts when people move to shelters.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
HomeFirst serves hundreds of unhoused individuals across Santa Clara County, where menstrual products remain among the most requested and least donated items at shelters nationwide.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The roof of his celebrated Restaurant Mestizo, also in the capital city, is supported by huge load-bearing stones from a local quarry; his Pite House, a residence in nearby Papudo, sits nestled on a cliffside that shelters it from prevailing winds.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 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
Noun
The new law will prevent the state from placing children in unlicensed homes like shelters, hotels or offices.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
When experienced and motivated staff can continue to work in the homeless response system, more people are placed into housing and spend less time in shelters.
—David Rich, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Together, Carr and Duarte ran the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which acted as a pass-through for federal grants to 42 shelters across Florida.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
At least 800 evacuations have taken place in the county and five shelters have opened, as the fire threatens 300 more homes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
—Jeff Martin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
His posts reflect those realities, from running to shelters to supporting friends whose family members are serving on the front lines.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
That’s left shelters across Georgia at risk of losing funds if a trans person is given a bed that doesn’t align with the president’s idea of their gender.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
But the harsh realities of war are never far as events sometimes are paused during air raid alerts when people move to shelters.
—Flora Bigham, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
HomeFirst serves hundreds of unhoused individuals across Santa Clara County, where menstrual products remain among the most requested and least donated items at shelters nationwide.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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, 2 Apr. 2026
Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The roof of his celebrated Restaurant Mestizo, also in the capital city, is supported by huge load-bearing stones from a local quarry; his Pite House, a residence in nearby Papudo, sits nestled on a cliffside that shelters it from prevailing winds.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelters
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The park preserves not only the trees, but also one of the last salt marshes and waterfowl refuges in Southern California.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cemeteries, in particular, may serve as critical refuges for pollinators at a time when many natural habitats are disappearing.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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City Council Speaker Julie Menin deserves credit for advancing legislation that protects synagogues, churches, mosques and other places of worship by deploying safety perimeters keeping protesters at a distance.—
Elliot Cosgrove,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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In North Carolina, much of the institute’s money flows through the state’s Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, which houses the Library of North Carolina.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The rush to secure sites near key transmission lines for battery energy storage systems, or BESS, has led developers to places like Acton, California, a bucolic Los Angeles County town of horse ranches and animal sanctuaries.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Guests stay among 86 casitas, cozy sanctuaries with vibrant Mexican textiles and terra cotta tile floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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Any time a team puts out a lineup with a non-shooter on the floor, Wembanyama camps in the paint, and the Spurs typically win.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 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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Mammoth bluffs followed by last-minute retreats only deepened perceptions of inconsistency, further eroding deterrence.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Dubious precautions Mounting interest in the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs has led to a rise in psychedelic retreats around the world.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
24 Apr. 2026
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Independent bookstores are magical havens for the next generation of readers—fostering a community that goes beyond the pages.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Iran, alongside Russia and China, has mastered sanctions evasion, using shadow fleets, alternative payment systems, and loosely regulated financial havens to move capital beyond Western oversight.—
Gaurav Srivastava,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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