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
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in association with the fires, and several evacuation shelters are open across the county.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have been driven from their homes, most of them now sheltering in sprawling, squalid tent camps in south and central Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Users can access information on evacuation routes, shelter locations, and firefighting efforts, alongside zooming in on the map view to see the latest updates for precise locations.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2025
Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued in association with the fires, and several evacuation shelters are open across the county.
—Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
But he is also sheltered here in Tampa, away from the 24/7 hockey religion playing out up north.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
More than 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million Palestinians have been driven from their homes, most of them now sheltering in sprawling, squalid tent camps in south and central Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The centers have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.Angela Yang, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Fell says the project is especially interested in Woodstock’s place in the Catskill Mountains, a former summer refuge for New York’s Jewish vacationers and a cradle of Borscht Belt comedy.Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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In 2025, artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in shaping the way that organizations manage and protect their reputation online.Joe Burton, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Not mean but protects it really well and takes pucks to the net at this level.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Besides New York and Los Angeles, there are few cities in North America with multiple 15,000-seat arenas that separately house NHL and NBA teams.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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This offering blends bourbon made from a 99% corn mash bill that was aged for 9 years and then underwent a secondary 125-day cask finished in French Oak barrels that housed BHAKTA’s 1973 Armagnac vintage.Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Immigrant families outside the sanctuary of a campus are fearful.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Her little chirps are quite the fan-favorite at the sanctuary.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort offers the cheapest overnight accommodations at Walt Disney World for visitors willing to camp.Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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The racers and teams will camp in bivouacs (temporary tent encampments) throughout the entire 15-day rally, with only one day designated as a rest day.New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2025
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The retreat has a small lake surrounded by greenery.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Stay Flamingo Lodge is best for campers who want a comfortable retreat at the end of the day.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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However, Cassidy's friends have been more than accommodating when spending time together.Ashley Vega, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Perle was underwriting it and finally had to rent a hall to accommodate the troops.CBS News, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Since 1982, Rezendes and his helpers have built elaborate sets in his front yard and roof for the holidays.Susan Young, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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His sculptures and paintings employ construction materials like wood, rubber and roofing tar.Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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