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
Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Germany is mapping its underground shelters for a new emergency app.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
After fleeing the raging wildfire that has decimated their Altadena neighborhood in Los Angeles, Mandy Moore and her family are sheltering with the singer/actress’ friend Hilary Duff.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Albert Rivera, who runs the Agape migrant shelter in Tijuana, said the move was expected.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
Germany is mapping its underground shelters for a new emergency app.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
As the Camp Fire raged, some 80 to 120 Paradise residents sheltered under the pavilion at nearby Bille Park.
—Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
After fleeing the raging wildfire that has decimated their Altadena neighborhood in Los Angeles, Mandy Moore and her family are sheltering with the singer/actress’ friend Hilary Duff.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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While the majority of them ended up settling down in other Latin American countries, such as Colombia and Brazil, about 800,000 have sought refuge in the U.S..—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht, Fritz Lang and Arnold Schoenberg were among the residents who found refuge here.—
Peter Kiefer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Fiber can also improve digestive health and protect against chronic disease.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Probiotics can be a simple way to protect digestive health before and during travel to high-risk destinations.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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Zheng was ordered held without bail by a judge, but the Department of Correction would not say where he is being housed.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mary is the director at the hospital where the Holmes Clinic is housed, and Chestnut and Aytes have fantastic chemistry despite their characters’ differing patient care tactics.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir of San Diego, also known as the MLK Choir, will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
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Two capys now housed at a sanctuary in Indiana called the Pipsqueakery had to have their toes removed after being left in the snow at their former home.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nvidia’s upcoming launch of the RTX 5000 series is starting to drive at least a few consumers to camp out and wait for days to buy the graphics cards.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
27 Jan. 2025
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At Movimiento Juventud 2000, several families whose appointments had been canceled were camping in tents set up inside a giant warehouse.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Descriptions for immersive experiences in 2025 can have the tendency to sound like mental health retreats.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Read in full from Sean O'Driscoll on Newsweek. 11:23 AM EST Trump to address House Republicans at Florida retreat Trump is set to speak at a private retreat for House Republicans next week in Florida.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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On a 2-on-1 entry into the offensive zone, McDavid nimbly handled the kick around the sliding defenseman and then fired a sharp-angle shot from tight and roofed it.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Since 1982, Rezendes and his helpers have built elaborate sets in his front yard and roof for the holidays.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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