as in housed
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 camped
The New Haven police were camped outside my house and stayed there overnight.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
According to both Pasadena Now and NBC4, witnesses who were camped outside described seeing dozens of officers arrive at the location and swarm the building.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The incident occurred on the same day as a crowd of Pokémon fans camped outside the store, awaiting the latest trading card drop.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
According to a Padres spokesperson, who checked with the official scorer, the play was ruled a hit because Merrill was not camped out under the ball and was attempting to make a home run-robbing play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Landeskog, camped near the net, passed back to Nazem Kadri at the right face-off circle.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Spectators with cameras camped out in both parking lots, positioning themselves for the best possible views.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Most news stations are not camped in the area to report on the Guthrie investigation anymore, with some hoping to keep the case alive and get a scoop in case something is announced.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
According to both Pasadena Now and NBC4, witnesses who were camped outside described seeing dozens of officers arrive at the location and swarm the building.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
The incident occurred on the same day as a crowd of Pokémon fans camped outside the store, awaiting the latest trading card drop.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
According to a Padres spokesperson, who checked with the official scorer, the play was ruled a hit because Merrill was not camped out under the ball and was attempting to make a home run-robbing play.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Landeskog, camped near the net, passed back to Nazem Kadri at the right face-off circle.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
In an untitled work from 1995, a cluster of sturdy wagons sits at the edge of a frozen lake, a site where her family of peripatetic horse traders often camped.
—Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Spectators with cameras camped out in both parking lots, positioning themselves for the best possible views.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Most news stations are not camped in the area to report on the Guthrie investigation anymore, with some hoping to keep the case alive and get a scoop in case something is announced.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camped
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In addition, for the first time, Roku reported results for its advertising and subscriptions operating units (which are housed in its Platform segment) to give investors more insight into its business.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit owns the majority of the artifacts housed in the museum, including the Doeuillet gown, according to Watts.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And that’s why there was a minor case of hysteria when Hillsborough County officials recently suggested the team’s June 1 deadline of finalizing the agreement would not likely be accommodated.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 300 storm reports were lodged Monday, the majority being reports of strong wind, followed by numerous hail reports and three tornado reports.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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That, perhaps, is because Infantino now seems to live in a world sheltered from reality, a world far removed from everyday folks who are, say, furious about World Cup ticket prices or, say, starving and struggling to survive.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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According to eyewitness reports, Kirk was one of many in attendance who sheltered in place under the tables in the ballroom as the chaos erupted.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Camped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camped. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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