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as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms
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Recent Examples of camp
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The number of deficiencies at the camp is highly unusual.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans were also spotted camped out in front of the Circle in the Square theater in the nights leading up to the show, for a chance at rush tickets the next day.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
All of his family except Harris and two of his sisters was deported to the Nazis’ Treblinka extermination camp and ultimately murdered.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The number of deficiencies at the camp is highly unusual.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
With more than 30 hours still to go until the launch, Dimond and Walker were prepared to camp out on Tuesday to protect their spots.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Fans were also spotted camped out in front of the Circle in the Square theater in the nights leading up to the show, for a chance at rush tickets the next day.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
Noun
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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,
5 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Kimbo camper has always felt to us less an RV and more a stylish backcountry hut or woodsy cabin secured to a pickup bed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bill also loosens rules around building increasingly popular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — such as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — alongside existing structures.—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rounding it all off are the ancillary structures—a rustic pool house with a full bath and a wet bar and a Napa-style guest cottage with two en suite bedrooms and a kitchen.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The backdrop of this chilling début novel is the Briarley School for Girls, a regimented institution housed in an imposing English estate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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All of the art is housed in 15 galleries within Frick’s former residence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On a campy and subversive new album featuring Bladee, the Ukrainian black metal artist aspires to make the notoriously forbidding genre a little warmer.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday announced its first Asia edition, with Bangkok set to host the campy international competition in the fall.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The former campground is now under water, but when the water is low, many bridges and other structures built by the CCC can be seen above the lake's surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
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All operations are expected to continue uninterrupted, and existing reservations and commitments — including annual passes, hotel and campground reservations, conferences and group events, and Yellow Daisy Festival vendor registrations — will remain unchanged.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The exterior Forged from anodized aluminum, this is Carl Friedrik's most hard-wearing cabin case yet, with new steel rivets adding extra protection against knocks and bumps to complement the robust aluminum frame.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Lodge rooms and luxury cabins are among the accommodation options.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reagan, who was born in western Illinois, underwent two hours of surgery at George Washington University Hospital for removal of the bullet, which was lodged in his lung.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two residents called the council to lodge objections this year, both citing the impact fireworks have on wildlife and the environment.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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