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
Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moussa’s mother was stranded in Ukraine and had taken shelter in a hotel in the town of Lviv.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Ignacio Calderon, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Marcos visited Bicol’s largest province, Camarines Sur, on Saturday to inspect the damage and met with some victims sheltering at an evacuation center.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The nonprofit also provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, walk-in centers, transitional housing, counseling programs, legal advocacy, community education and prevention services.
—Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moussa’s mother was stranded in Ukraine and had taken shelter in a hotel in the town of Lviv.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
From December 2022 to October 2024, Sacred Heart sheltered or aided more than 30,000 migrants, the vast majority of them from Venezuela, said DeBruhl, of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
—Ignacio Calderon, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Marcos visited Bicol’s largest province, Camarines Sur, on Saturday to inspect the damage and met with some victims sheltering at an evacuation center.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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By securing vital ecosystems within these zones, conservationists aim to provide the saola with a safe refuge, free from human interference.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In addition to at-home wellness methods, there are many collective spaces to look to for emotional refuge.Essence, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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This includes even some mature and old-growth forests that Biden’s executive order was supposed to protect.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The public safety building will house both Lake Travis Fire Rescue, also known as ESD No. 6, and the Bee Cave Police Department, which is currently housed in the old City Hall.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The new 12,345-square-foot brewpub, co-owned by Dennis Kramer-Wine and Alexandra Nowell, will house a restaurant on the main floor.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
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After awhile, crocodile Cassius, the world’s largest crocodile in captivity, recently died at an Australian wildlife sanctuary.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York state Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday seized and euthanized Peanut the squirrel from the home of content creator Mark Longo, who lives and operates an animal sanctuary in Pine City, N.Y.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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The group set up their tent, roasted hot dogs and played card games late into the night, while one friend’s dad camped nearby just in case.New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shoppers would camp outside of stores, eagerly awaiting the chance to bust down some doors and save a ton of cash.Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, offers a diverse range of activities for tourists, including wine tasting, outdoor adventures, and spa retreats.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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All of this is supported by the rhythm of regular touch-bases, including company-wide meetings, quarterlies, retreats and performance reviews.Scott Snider, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company amended its credit agreement to accommodate the Ecommerce Restructuring, reducing the revolving credit facility from $500 million to $400 million.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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To accommodate for the pandemic, Texans had nearly three weeks to cast their ballots, per WFAA.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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His sculptures and paintings employ construction materials like wood, rubber and roofing tar.Siddhartha Mitter, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Our friend needs her chicken coop (really a greenhouse frame) sided and roofed for the coming cold.R29 Team, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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