as in housing
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 camping
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Wimbledon leaves a small batch of tickets available for same-day purchase and fans begin lining up and camping out the evening before in Wimbledon Park to get them each day.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Wimbledon reserves a handful of tickets for same-day purchase, with some fans camping out the night before in Wimbledon Park in a bid to get their hands on a pass.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But the location of his grave was lost once British troops retook the city in late 1778 and occupied it through the war’s end, camping in the cemetery.
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Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
According to the study, the first patient was likely exposed to an infected tick when camping in San Mateo and Marin counties in June 2004.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Rondeau described her father as a devoted dad who took her to volleyball and softball practice, went camping with her and taught her about the outdoors.
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Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Wimbledon leaves a small batch of tickets available for same-day purchase and fans begin lining up and camping out the evening before in Wimbledon Park to get them each day.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Wimbledon reserves a handful of tickets for same-day purchase, with some fans camping out the night before in Wimbledon Park in a bid to get their hands on a pass.
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
But the location of his grave was lost once British troops retook the city in late 1778 and occupied it through the war’s end, camping in the cemetery.
—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
According to the study, the first patient was likely exposed to an infected tick when camping in San Mateo and Marin counties in June 2004.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
Rondeau described her father as a devoted dad who took her to volleyball and softball practice, went camping with her and taught her about the outdoors.
—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—
Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—
Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camping
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The second and third stories are open to visitors, while the first floor housing the gift shop remains closed.
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About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
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Human trafficking prevention Senate Bill 570 requires certain lodging operators to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees.
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There’s also fishing on the resort’s lakes, restaurants, cocktail lounges, and lodging options from standard guest rooms to four-bedroom cottages.
Verb
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There’s a main hall, where technically demanding productions will be held, accommodating over 2,000 people.
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The structures include separate male and female changing cabins, a full dining hall capable of accommodating large dinner parties, a more intimate dining space, a summer kitchen, and several separate saunas.
Verb
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Thousands of people who have lost their homes are sheltering in schools, parks, and makeshift camps.
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The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
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“Camping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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