as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree
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Recent Examples of encampment
History buffs will appreciate the Woodland Indian encampment and hikers can explore the property’s trails.
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
These programs would work with community organizations to identify those in need and connect them with housing resources and support services early on, thereby reducing the likelihood of people resorting to makeshift encampments.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In a priority to reduce homelessness, Best said the city created a new position to address the issue, and 120 encampments had been cleared from the San Diego River corridor.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Authorities claimed Amiri released his dog in August 2020 on a man who appeared to be sleeping in a homeless encampment tent.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
These programs would work with community organizations to identify those in need and connect them with housing resources and support services early on, thereby reducing the likelihood of people resorting to makeshift encampments.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
In a priority to reduce homelessness, Best said the city created a new position to address the issue, and 120 encampments had been cleared from the San Diego River corridor.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Authorities claimed Amiri released his dog in August 2020 on a man who appeared to be sleeping in a homeless encampment tent.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
Noun
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Guests will find hiking, fishing, campgrounds and more on the park’s nearly 2,000 acres.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The park's drive-to campground, visitor center, community buildings, picnic shelters and trails are open.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the four other spots on the starting line are spoken for, the competition between Corbett and Mays will be one of the notable battles to watch in training camp.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The debate has been revisited in recent years with the advent of new trendy hobbies like streaming and e-sports that allow players to engage with their fans outside of training camp autograph signings or meet-and-greet events.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For those looking to stay overnight, there are 72 campsites.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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