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
Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Plus, for every box sold, the company gives food to a shelter.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
The November 2023 agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or repatriation.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This year San Jose plans to open another 1,000 interim housing and shelter options.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Plus, for every box sold, the company gives food to a shelter.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
The plants feed and shelter a staggering array of orioles, green jays, and other birds, whose whistles, caws, and tweets filled the air.
—Laura Mallonee, Wired News, 12 Apr. 2025
The November 2023 agreement between Italy and Albania allows up to 3,000 migrants intercepted by the Italian coast guard in international waters each month to be sheltered in Albania and vetted for possible asylum in Italy or repatriation.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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Historically, during periods of market turbulence and economic uncertainty, investors typically seek refuge in safe-haven assets—with U.S. Treasury bonds and the dollar being the traditional gold standards of security.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The first drop pays homage to Jackson, Wyo., where Season 2 begins, after the two main characters found temporary refuge there in Season 1.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday night approved a bill that its supporters maintain would protect Arkansans from religious discrimination and its opponents counter targets LGBTQ+ people.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Consider this compact case that’s ready to house your passport.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The rear compartment houses the power cable, two cleaning pads, and the safety cord.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Social Athens Hotel is a stylish urban sanctuary in the heart of Kolonaki, one of the city's chicest neighborhoods.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nai Lert Park is a lush, seven-acre pocket of tropical landscaping in the heart of downtown, making the hotel feel like an urban sanctuary in the truest sense: the air smelled faintly of frangipani; the chirping of birds overpowered the traffic din.—
Chris Schaklx,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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People experiencing homelessness have frequently camped in the area, using or selling drugs and at times harassing residents living and working nearby, according to emails between eight business owners and Boise officials, obtained by the Idaho Statesman through a public records request.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Its small size is just right for visiting in-laws and can be assembled in your backyard for a private at-home retreat.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
16 Apr. 2025
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That so far appears to be a major victory, not a retreat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Modern mainframes offer significant processing power, handling up to 30,000 transactions per second, and can accommodate substantial data with up to 40 terabytes of memory.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sanders spokesperson Anna Bahr said in an email the event moved to accommodate a larger-than-expected crowd as the tour has drawn tens of thousands of attendees.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kansas and Missouri added one billionaire since last year — Joplin roofing heir David Humphreys — and the local billionaires’ total wealth increased $18.1 billion.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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Helene’s winds damaged the door and roof and toppled the metal flu pipe that vented the wood stove.—
Ames Alexander (INACTIVE0,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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