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
Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
Aaron Bolton, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
But in the early hours of Sunday, the historic motel once frequented by Neil Young and Crazy Horse turned to ashes as people illegally sheltering in the home rushed to flee the burning building on Sunset Boulevard.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shelter
Noun
Many of them made a home on the city’s South Side, where they were given housing through city and state programs after shelters were closed.
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The Medically Vulnerable People shelter, or MVP shelter for short, is for people ages 62 and older.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelter
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Sosa Rojas first fled persecution in Venezuela in 2014, seeking refuge with his family in Colombia, where his wife was born.—
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The Tofinu took refuge in the lagoons along the Bight of Benin, a core area of the slave trade, venturing forth in canoes with harpoons, javelins, and swords to fight off raiders from powerful nearby kingdoms.—
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
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Remember, the park was originally protected because of its biodiversity, which is its biggest draw.—
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All those years of speeches are housed in one place, across the street from the Capitol, in the State Library and court building.—
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When manual driving is selected, the airbag housed within the steering wheel is used instead.—
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This is a sanctuary, a place of calm.—
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Wellness-Centric Bathrooms Design trends over the last few years have positioned the bathroom as a personal retreat and sanctuary.—
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Fireworks lit up the night sky over Sydney Harbor, dazzling a crowd made of some who camped out the night before to get a spot to see the spectacular show.—
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Wellness-Centric Bathrooms Design trends over the last few years have positioned the bathroom as a personal retreat and sanctuary.—
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The Nordic – Charlestown, Rhode Island What began as a family-run vacation retreat in the 1960s has evolved into one of America’s most talked-about luxury buffets.—
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Officials originally proposed upgrading the city’s largest cricket stadium, The Gabba, to accommodate the Games, though the project’s price tag was heavily criticized.—
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The pajamas are available in short, regular, and tall lengths to accommodate different heights and builds.—
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For homeowners insurance, you'll be asked about your home's materials, roof age and square footage.—
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Developed by a team led by Nima Rahbar at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ESM could replace traditional building materials in applications such as wall bricks and roof decks.—
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“Shelter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelter. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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