as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree
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Recent Examples of encampment
Health officials at the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, said the Israeli military had carried out an airstrike on a tent encampment west of the city around 2 a.m., killing 15 Palestinians displaced by nearly two years of war.
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Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The death toll includes fifteen people who were allegedly killed while waiting for aid in Khan Younis, and 20 others who died in strikes on encampments in the city, the hospital said.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Schill reached a deal with protesters five days into the demonstration, allowing the encampment to continue peacefully for several weeks.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Levine also challenged Ono’s inaction as a pro-Hamas encampment took hold in the heart of Michigan’s campus, causing terror and fear among Jewish students.
—Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Alexander Cornwell, USA Today, 4 July 2025
The death toll includes fifteen people who were allegedly killed while waiting for aid in Khan Younis, and 20 others who died in strikes on encampments in the city, the hospital said.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
Schill reached a deal with protesters five days into the demonstration, allowing the encampment to continue peacefully for several weeks.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Levine also challenged Ono’s inaction as a pro-Hamas encampment took hold in the heart of Michigan’s campus, causing terror and fear among Jewish students.
—Avi D. Gordon, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
Noun
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Tennessee boasts 59 state parks, 36 campgrounds, 373 cabins, six lodges, and over 80 waterfalls.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Keith will discuss topics such as what to do when a bear appears in your campground, or if a coyote attacks your leashed dog.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Wilson should get plenty of work in training camp practices and preseason games because nowadays starters get most of their work in training camp during joint practices with opposing teams.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Every year, the DDC Boot Buddy reveal takes place during the fourth and final stage of the audition process: training camp.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Before her killing, Stewart had rented a campsite at Mic Mac Family Campground, on May 1, per ABC News.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
21 July 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,
21 July 2025
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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