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
Sam Gillette, People.com, 2 June 2025
By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Could shelter audit be preview of a DiZoglio-Healey clash?
Battenfeld: Could shelter audit be preview of a DiZoglio-Healey clash?
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The group, which included children, sought shelter in a festival tent when the violent storm struck.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 2 June 2025
By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
Verb
Their ability to shelter members of the LGTBQ+ community dropped by 50%.
—Nelson Mauricio Rauda Zablah, Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2025
Could shelter audit be preview of a DiZoglio-Healey clash?
Battenfeld: Could shelter audit be preview of a DiZoglio-Healey clash?
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
Noun
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Many North Slope Iñupiat leaders who support drilling in the refuge felt their voices were not heard during the Biden era.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 June 2025
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The project involves creating a pedestrian refuge island across Illinois Street, and reducing lanes on Illinois Street to include dedicated bike lanes between Riverside Avenue and First Street.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Arsenal must protect themselves against a similar outcome next season — and the transfer market provides their best opportunity to do that.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The Trump administration said the converted conference room in the shipping container is the only viable place to house the men on the base in Djibouti, where outdoor daily temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the declaration from an ICE official.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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He was transferred to North Kern State Prison last May, and remains housed there, records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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As the world’s largest shark sanctuary, French Polynesia offers scientists a place to study sharks and rays without the intense fishing pressure found in most other parts of the world.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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From a contemporary A-frame style residence to a mountain retreat made for entertaining, the homes in the firm’s portfolio showcase its ability to harness the latest technology to craft personal sanctuaries.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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,
31 May 2025
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The incident comes months after a violent clash between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian students camping on UCLA’s campus in May 2024.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The situation has sparked backlash from both conservatives, who want companies to stay neutral, and LGBTQ+ advocates, who view the company's stance as a retreat on its support for the community, as many companies appear to reduce their Pride campaigns this year.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Originally a private home, it was converted in the 1940s into a corporate retreat, mainly used by the Borg-Warner automotive company.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Each block is meant to accommodate a building with ground-floor storefronts topped by either residential units or office space and each with its own parking structure.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Bleacher capacity will increase from 1,886 people to 2,750 to accommodate larger crowds for football games, future graduation ceremonies and band competitions.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
Verb
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And in his latest ginormous moment, Verhaeghe roofed a perfect shot for his third series-clinching goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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