as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Recent Examples of shack
Mark Peters, a 72-year-old retired electrician in Hamilton, Ohio, with whom Rogers lived with briefly, was found dead in a shack owned by Rogers' family in January 1994 in Beattyville, Kentucky.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Back in the shack, the local barflies have cottoned on to the Ronaldo news.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Beach parties faced crackdowns, beach shacks faced stricter rules.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
McCarthy and Carey named the shack after their best friend, Thomas Kelly.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Back in the shack, the local barflies have cottoned on to the Ronaldo news.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Beach parties faced crackdowns, beach shacks faced stricter rules.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
McCarthy and Carey named the shack after their best friend, Thomas Kelly.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shack
Noun
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While there are several accommodations in the national park, traditional lodgings here were bare-bones mountain huts intentionally designed for discomfort for religious reasons.—
Olivia Young,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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Along with these items, Caribbean hut also offers vegetarian options like curry tofu and a veggie platter.—
Mari Pressley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, that would require the player to waive his no-movement clause, and TSN’s Darren Dreger reported this week that Marner’s camp views it as an unlikely option unless a perfect scenario presents itself.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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Guests stay at Parkfield Lodge, 2.5 miles from V6, where accommodations consist of a converted water tower, post office, individual lodge rooms, and a cowboy cabin that can accommodate up to four people.—
Michelle Baran,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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“Shack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shack. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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