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as in housed
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 sheltered
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Numerous more experienced boaters stayed in Emerald Bay and other sheltered areas along the Tahoe shoreline when the freak storm made conditions dangerous that day.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
How is Mecklenburg addressing homelessness Mecklenburg County is seeing an increase in people experiencing homelessness for the first time, both unsheltered and sheltered.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
The protagonist of Father Goriot, Rastignac arrives in the capital a poor and sheltered nobleman eager to carve out a place for himself in high society.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Walled garden On the garden level, two ensuite bedrooms open to a walled garden, creating guest spaces that feel sheltered and quiet—ideal for extended stays.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
While many hydrangeas like to be sheltered from afternoon sun, panicle hydrangeas are especially sun-loving.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
That, perhaps, is because Infantino now seems to live in a world sheltered from reality, a world far removed from everyday folks who are, say, furious about World Cup ticket prices or, say, starving and struggling to survive.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Opt for the sheltered roof terrace and take your time.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Numerous more experienced boaters stayed in Emerald Bay and other sheltered areas along the Tahoe shoreline when the freak storm made conditions dangerous that day.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
How is Mecklenburg addressing homelessness Mecklenburg County is seeing an increase in people experiencing homelessness for the first time, both unsheltered and sheltered.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 May 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 3 May 2026
The protagonist of Father Goriot, Rastignac arrives in the capital a poor and sheltered nobleman eager to carve out a place for himself in high society.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Walled garden On the garden level, two ensuite bedrooms open to a walled garden, creating guest spaces that feel sheltered and quiet—ideal for extended stays.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Outdoor succulents should be kept somewhat sheltered from extreme weather such as high winds or heavy rains.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
While many hydrangeas like to be sheltered from afternoon sun, panicle hydrangeas are especially sun-loving.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
That, perhaps, is because Infantino now seems to live in a world sheltered from reality, a world far removed from everyday folks who are, say, furious about World Cup ticket prices or, say, starving and struggling to survive.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 1 May 2026
According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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For bigger crews, there’s a three-bedroom Coral Villa and the swirling Perlah Villa complex, which comes with space for up to nine guests and has a pool, dining pavilion, and secluded beachfront lawn for barbecues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Other award-winning sites include a place with a drive-in movie theater near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, geodesic domes in Texas, safari tents in Kentucky, a secluded tent getaway in the Catskills of New York and a converted school bus outside Lake Huron in Michigan.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The good news is that Chrome will automatically update as soon as the update reaches you, and you will be protected once the browser is restarted.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The Spanish Revival skyscraper once housed one of the city’s first newspapers, but later served as a resource center for hundreds of thousands of Cubans seeking asylum in the United States, according to Miami Dade College, which now operates the site as a museum.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Their experience reveals the hidden realities of the organization's operations.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Customers were accommodated on other flights.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Organizers ultimately expanded several booths at the request of returning exhibitors, further tightening the number of galleries that could be accommodated.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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At various points throughout the past few months, the loose body would become lodged elsewhere inside Skubal’s arm, like a stick in a bike tire and Skubal’s elbow would become locked.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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One bullet lodged in a panel on the SUV’s passenger side.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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