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noun

Definition of sheltersnext
plural of shelter
as in refuges
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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shelters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shelter
1
as in protects
to be or provide a shelter for the abandoned barn shelters a colony of stray cats

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2
as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built

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  1. protects
  2. sanctuaries
  3. havens
Verb
  • An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of protects
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  • Warm days reaching nearly 70 degrees are contrasted with freezing nights, especially in high-altitude sanctuaries such as Sierra Chincua and El Rosario, potentially disrupting the monarchs' traditional overwintering patterns.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
  • She was then moved to a permanent home at Black Beauty Ranch, one of America's largest and most diverse animal sanctuaries, located in Texas.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of sanctuaries
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  • From merry pop-ups and gourmet tasting menus to warm cups of hot cocoa and creative gingerbread-making workshops, these wine country havens provide everything needed to create cheerful memories.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In the last few years, the concept of the home has gone through a huge transition, with our living spaces suddenly becoming both our safe havens as well as our work spaces.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
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