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
Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Once inside the country, workers are often paid meager wages on uncontracted and inconsistent work with everything from their food, shelter and their transportation to and from the farms managed by their gangmasters.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
With hurricane season underway, emergency officials said residents should focus on both securing the outside of their homes and identifying the safest place to shelter inside.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Howard told the jury that Anthony sought shelter from the rain under the Memorial tent because his school did not have a tent.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Once inside the country, workers are often paid meager wages on uncontracted and inconsistent work with everything from their food, shelter and their transportation to and from the farms managed by their gangmasters.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Verb
On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
With hurricane season underway, emergency officials said residents should focus on both securing the outside of their homes and identifying the safest place to shelter inside.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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The department did not immediately respond to a request Sunday for comment about where the eagles took up refuge.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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And on June 1, the Jaguar that served as Diana's refuge will become the centerpiece of an auction at The Market auction house in South Oxfordshire, the same business responsible for sales including Queen Elizabeth II's Daimler, George Michael's Range Rover, and Sean Connery's BMW.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
30 May 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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This sacrificial mechanism forces an impact to expend far more energy to penetrate the material, thereby protecting the stronger, load-bearing polymer bonds from failing during rapid deformation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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All ages have plenty to keep themselves busy within the mammoth recreation centre, which houses the gym and aerial yoga studio, as well as the multi-room kid’s club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In Return to Grace, players take on the role of a future archaeologist who lands on a frozen alien planet to investigate a giant station that houses the godlike AI entity called Grace.—
Keith Langston,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Each adventure helps construct a massive iron robot to confront the chaos outside their analog studio sanctuary, sizing up the fire like their hip-hop hero Lord Quas, and cheered on by their trusty collectible figurines.—
Tatiana Lee Rodriguez,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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Wyatt said the man appeared to have camped at the property, using cushions to make what Wyatt described as a fort near a cliff.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Patti Arnold, a longtime Grand Junction sportswriter and JUCO volunteer who died last year, wrote in a 2017 book on the tournament that fans would camp in front of Suplizio Field the night before the first JUCO game, before seating was expanded at the stadium.—
James Burky,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, and has taught and lectured at many academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Elang Private Residence can accommodate multi-generational families or groups of friends with kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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However, Threewitt said access to electricity has emerged as one of the biggest obstacles to accommodating more growth.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The power forward pulled the puck through Colorado defenseman Sam Malinski onto his backhand, then roofed the puck past Wedgewood to send T-Mobile Arena into a frenzy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Bill Dabney of Pasadena was one of the unlucky few who had roof turds on his guest house that led directly to a big cat encounter.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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