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noun

Definition of sheltersnext
plural of shelter
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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shelters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shelter
1
as in protects
to be or provide a shelter for the abandoned barn shelters a colony of stray cats

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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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  1. protects
  2. sanctuaries
  3. havens
Verb
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of protects
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  • Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.
    Howard Homonoff, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanctuaries
Noun
  • From secret gardens to quirky restaurants to wildlife havens, here are 20 must-visit secret spots in Florida.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As lockdowns and social distancing became the norm, homes were no longer just dwellings but safe havens.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of havens
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