sheltered 1 of 2

as in secluded
screened or sequestered from view moored the sailboat in a sheltered cove

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sheltered

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verb

past tense of shelter

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Recent Examples of sheltered
Adjective
One of the advantages of container plants is that many are movable and can be relocated to a cooler and more sheltered location in very hot weather. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 Healthier plants can better support beneficial insects and birds by providing more nectar and pollen, more berries, and potentially more sheltered spaces for habitat. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 This is a very familiar setup, with elements that remind one of everything from Birdman (2014) to La Grazia, the Paolo Sorrentino picture about a sheltered Italian president that just opened this very same Venice Film Festival. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025 The raiders kill many vault residents and kidnap her father Hank (Kyle MacLachlan), so the sheltered Lucy sets out on a quest to find him. ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025 Remain sheltered in a safe location. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2025 If the postgraduation romance between an earnest kickboxer and a sheltered valedictorian doesn't win you over, repeat steps one and two and listen closer. Michelle Kung, EW.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Mallorca, popular with visitors from around the world for its sheltered coves and limestone mountains, offered an easy adjustment. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025 Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots. Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Instead, choose a downwind location that is sheltered by evergreen shrubs or a wall. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025 For decades, its remote valleys and redwood forests sheltered pioneering growers who helped define the Emerald Triangle as the global epicenter of craft cannabis. Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 But 20 years later, there are those like Gibson who remained in the communities that sheltered them. Dian Zhang, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025 The owner of Aristocrat Coffee Roasters sheltered the wedding party and created an impromptu, magical reception. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Residents on Hatteras Island have sheltered in place without incident, but officials stress that travel should be avoided to allow emergency teams to operate safely. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 Luhn sheltered under his tent to avoid the freezing water. Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Her old friends were not sheltered; some were gay. Chandler Fritz, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 The South County Lighthouse, which opened last year, has sheltered 200-plus people. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
  • Embark on a small-ship cruise in Baja Unlike mega–cruise ships that dock in bustling tourist ports, UnCruise’s small vessels navigate Baja’s secluded coves and hidden inlets, granting a proverbial backstage pass to places few travelers ever see.
    UnCruise Adventures, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Terranea offers a large variety of room categories and multi-bedroom villas with features, such as fireplaces, full kitchens, and ocean views, near its pools, restaurants, or in secluded areas surrounded by lush landscaping.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Proponents of the relocation, however, believe it is protected by their First Amendment religious rights.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And the biggest improvement of all — Harrell protected the ball, finishing the game 17 of 29 for 140 yards.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Best Hotels & Resorts The Leland House The Leland House is a stylish luxury boutique housed in a 1927 residence.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Rx Pizza, housed in a former pharmacy, still showcases much of its historic character while offering inventive pies that go far beyond the basics.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Depth and velocity of the water are not always obvious; the ground or road may suddenly wash away and hidden dangers may exist; do not attempt to evacuate through floodwaters.
    Staff reports, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The airline reserves the right to refuse transportation to plus-size passengers who cannot be safely accommodated.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Where Mosquito Supper Club is a five-course $135 prix fixe menu, Saint Claire’s concise menu, served on lovely, mismatched china, is à la carte for parties of six and under, with larger parties accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
    Beth D'Addono, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Even beyond this decision, Google is facing challenges in other parts of the world – with a major federal antitrust case ongoing in the US, lodged by the Department of Justice, and reports of another antitrust probe targeting Google Maps specifically.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The new facility will serve as a focal point for engineering students, with student support services like academic counseling, tutoring and admissions also lodged in the four-story, 114,000-square-foot building.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

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