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
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While snow and ice can be disruptive on their own, a prolonged exposure to cold can amplify the risk, increasing the odds of hypothermia and frostbite, straining shelters and hospitals and turning routine repairs into high-stakes operations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
As of early 2026, San Jose has experienced a 10% drop in its unsheltered homeless population since 2023, with about 60% of the area’s 6,503 homeless residents in shelters.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The event also features adoptable pets from Central Florida rescues and shelters.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Pathway Home, the county program that cleans up encampments and moves people into motels and shelters, will see a $92-million cut in funding, according to the county homeless department.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
But the some of the conditions on the Blue Line, or any CTA method of transportation, reflect a systemic problem — and that is the city’s shortage of 24-hour shelters that would bring many unhoused people off of the trains and into a more comfortable, secure setting.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Please contact all area shelters before visiting.
—Staff Reports, Oklahoman, 4 Feb. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 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
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The organization works with shelters and rescues across the Midwest and Northeast to place dogs where adoption demand is higher.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While snow and ice can be disruptive on their own, a prolonged exposure to cold can amplify the risk, increasing the odds of hypothermia and frostbite, straining shelters and hospitals and turning routine repairs into high-stakes operations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Feb. 2026
As of early 2026, San Jose has experienced a 10% drop in its unsheltered homeless population since 2023, with about 60% of the area’s 6,503 homeless residents in shelters.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The event also features adoptable pets from Central Florida rescues and shelters.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Pathway Home, the county program that cleans up encampments and moves people into motels and shelters, will see a $92-million cut in funding, according to the county homeless department.
—Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
But the some of the conditions on the Blue Line, or any CTA method of transportation, reflect a systemic problem — and that is the city’s shortage of 24-hour shelters that would bring many unhoused people off of the trains and into a more comfortable, secure setting.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Please contact all area shelters before visiting.
—Staff Reports, Oklahoman, 4 Feb. 2026
National organizations like the American Red Cross deployed more than 1,600 disaster workers and opened warming shelters in two dozen states.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 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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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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Another priority was to create little refuges for herself.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2026
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Grassley has argued that the practice protects checks and balances, encourages the White House to consult with senators, and prevents administrations of either party from jamming through prosecutors and judges who lack local support.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement protects the anonymity of the affected youth and families while securing the withdrawal of the government’s demands for their medical records — and those of their fellow patients, Silver said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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This slab of a sandwich houses everything good under one bready roof.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And, for many of us, that's the cabinet that houses our reusable water bottles and mugs.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
26 Jan. 2026
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Coral planting in Costa Rica, women’s empowerment projects in Morocco, artisan preservation in Japan and Sweden, and elephant sanctuaries in Botswana are embedded into itineraries.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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In keeping with the wellness-first atmosphere, the bathrooms are true sanctuaries carved from limestone and slate, with custom products infused with local lemon, lady’s mantle, and edelweiss.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 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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Wellness travel now accounts for nearly 8 percent of global trips and is a $900 billion industry, with demand rising for retreats that prioritize rest and renewal.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Though archaeologists haven’t confirmed any of the theories, some have postulated a symbolic function, a site of initiation rituals, or spiritual retreats.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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In a world where digital currencies vie with traditional havens, Hong Kong’s hub status could bridge fiat, crypto, and commodities.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the price of housing, food and other consumer goods elevated and confidence in traditional safe havens being tested, gold is increasingly viewed as a potential portfolio stabilizer rather than a speculative bet.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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