1
as in encamping
to live in a camp or the outdoors
the army bivouacked for the night by the lake
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2
as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
survivors of the tornado were bivouacked in the church basement
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026 -
For now, there is no ark housing the Torah scrolls.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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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,
17 Mar. 2026
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The pair spent their childhood summers camping here, collecting whale bones and learning from their father about regional folklore, including tales from the nearby whaling station at Bahía del Águila, which processed 4,000 cetaceans between 1906 and 1920.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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There have been no signs of anti-government protests since the war began, as many Iranians are sheltering from the American and Israeli strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bassil said that because classrooms are sheltering dozens of families, many children don't have access to school.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Bivouacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bivouacking. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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