as in refuge
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 to house
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 shelter
Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
In 2022 there were 121 measles cases reported nationwide and last year, an outbreak in a Chicago migrant shelter ended up infecting 57 people.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Innamorato said people living on the trail had gradually transitioned to shelter and housing without a formal sweep.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The campaign is being distributed all over the city at taxi tops, newsstands, bus shelters, and subway stations, as well as across social media, and in print and digital ads.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
In 2022 there were 121 measles cases reported nationwide and last year, an outbreak in a Chicago migrant shelter ended up infecting 57 people.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Israeli campaigns against armed Palestinian groups in three parts of the northern West Bank have forced thousands of residents to shelter with friends and relatives, or camp in wedding halls, schools, mosques, municipal buildings and even a farm shed.
—Fatima Abdulkarim, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Innamorato said people living on the trail had gradually transitioned to shelter and housing without a formal sweep.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Nomadic Bedouin tribes have long sought temporary refuge in the city.—
Hannah Edgar,
ARTnews.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Many have sought refuge in sprawling outdoor areas, living for months in makeshift tents made of cloth and nylon – with little access to warmth, electricity or heating.—
Kareem Khadder,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The concentric layers of photon shields protect the sensitive optical instruments from the heat of the Earth and sun.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Read Next Traffic & Transportation Surge in deadly Boise crashes spurs changes to protect bikers, walkers.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The space houses an elegant cocktail bar and a smaller one with a corner paying homage to Julio Iglesias, among other unique elements.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Powell, the sources said, was not housed in the new Special Management Unit on the Bantum Center, which was the subject of some controversy in last week’s Board of Correction hearing.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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More than 200 visitors slowly filled the sanctuary, and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the audience, beginning with her gratitude for the use of the church and closing in appreciation of the many who had helped make the evening possible.—
Thomas Curwen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to pumping rights off the Murray River, a continuous flow of water keeps this green sanctuary sparkling against the rugged Australian backdrop.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Energy Transfer claimed that thousands of protestors who camped near the construction site for months delayed the pipeline's start and increased costs by at least $300 million.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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Police — there and clearing people camping at the park — charged the reporters with trespassing.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2025
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The retreat by the nation’s powerful business lobby shows how dramatically corporate America has shifted in less than five years, said Daniel Kinderman, a political science professor at the University of Delaware who studied the initiative.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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In his first couple decades in New Mexico, Hackman was often seen around the historic state capital, known as an artist enclave, tourism destination and retreat for celebrities.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Education is expected to provide guidance in the coming weeks, and loan servicers will need time to adjust their systems to accommodate borrowers transitioning to new repayment plans.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The bike also accommodates up to five individual profiles.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The structure was roofed over, and food service was established.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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But that base is wrapped and roofed by a basket woven from bentwood slats and covered in a translucent synthetic fabric called ETFE.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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