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
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The way shelter costs are measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is both lagged and flawed.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department announced officers took Drummond into custody after warning residents in two areas of the city to shelter in place.
—Greg Norman , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
As of that survey, roughly 6,600 homeless people live in the area’s shelters, streets and in vehicles.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The way shelter costs are measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is both lagged and flawed.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Temporary Evacuation Point For sheltering assistance, please call the American Red Cross at 805-678-3073.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Jackson Police Department announced officers took Drummond into custody after warning residents in two areas of the city to shelter in place.
—Greg Norman , Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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Sabrina Chandler, who manages the wildlife refuge, said at a May meeting of the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association that just 30 Fish and Wildlife staff remain at refuges along the upper river, which cover hundreds of thousands of acres of floodplain.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Hilton offers quiet refuge, with an exceptional view of the slow-churning Nile 30 feet from the swimming pool and desert hills beyond.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Aug. 2025
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The archipelago, protected as a national park, hums with quiet life—salt flats blush rose in the heat, and mangroves cradle herons in leafy stillness.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The original bronze statue—the first in the world—was erected in 1980 at the same location but was moved indoors in 1996 to the downtown Memphis Tennessee State Welcome Center to protect it from the elements and over-adoring fans.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Louisville Metro Government has poured millions into combating the growing housing and homelessness crisis in the city, with $58 million projected to be spent on the downtown Community Care Campus, which will house a family emergency shelter, medical care spaces and behavioral health services.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The huge camera module houses a moving prism to switch focal length, which looks like an engineering marvel when put to use.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Eastern Market distillery on Friday will launch its Hot Honey Bourbon, crafted with Bees in the D honey, a local spot that places hives across the state and on rooftops, turning them into pollinator sanctuaries.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Spa Atlantis and the Grand Ballroom weren’t major parts of the renovation, but the Four-Star massage sanctuary and event venue didn’t need much tending to begin with.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Others camped outside stores, trying to nab an animatronic or two before they were scuttled.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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Since then, fans and paparazzi have been camping outside of designer stores to get a glimpse at the film’s production.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Cotswolds have a rich association with a vein of upper-class establishment conservatism that is in retreat around the world.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Roy Barth, a veteran of all four Grand Slam tournaments as a singles and doubles player, founded the tennis academy at this South Carolina paradise island retreat.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The result is an infrastructure network that's not just reactive, but resilient—designed to accommodate diverse user needs and reduce grid strain during peak demand.—
Bryan Mistele,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The central lawn was one of the most notable features of President John F. Kennedy's iconic Rose Garden redesign in the early 1960s, which allowed room to accommodate more high-profile events by moving the flowers, shrubs and trees to the perimeter of the space.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Once the shell was complete, human workers installed the windows, doors, and roof to finish the build.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The apartment community will include a pool, water feature, gym, plaza, firepits and community spaces, roof top amenities, open spaces and two dog parks.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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