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
City workers plan to enforce a no-camping zone along the swath of Coyote Creek.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
One man has been arrested for camping a dozen times.
—Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
According to the ultra-fast-fashion company’s findings, these concert-camping consumers, primarily Gen Z and Millennials, also want cheap clothes (under $25) and cheap accessories (under $10).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
In the fifth episode, Fox, who described herself as a city mouse, and Shepherd go camping in the wilderness, near where Aujay disappeared.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, weeks later, health care workers say immigration agents are still camping out in hospital parking lots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
One man has been arrested for camping a dozen times.
—Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
According to the ultra-fast-fashion company’s findings, these concert-camping consumers, primarily Gen Z and Millennials, also want cheap clothes (under $25) and cheap accessories (under $10).
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
In the fifth episode, Fox, who described herself as a city mouse, and Shepherd go camping in the wilderness, near where Aujay disappeared.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 21 Mar. 2026
When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Last fall, as the home was being remodeled and the family temporarily relocated, a woman was caught by officers camping out in Micalizzi's backyard.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 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, 5 Mar. 2026
Even so, weeks later, health care workers say immigration agents are still camping out in hospital parking lots.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camping
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The center also housing a ticketing office, concessions area, blue box theater and dressing rooms.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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That's where 24 buildings housing the equipment would be built on what is currently farm land.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 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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Rainbow Trout Ranch Antonito, Colorado Surrounded by 600 acres of national forest, Colorado's Rainbow Trout Ranch has 16 cozy log cabins with fireplaces, accommodating one to eight guests.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fear is definitely on board with accommodating Matykiewicz’s busy schedule.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gerth survived with her family and friends by sheltering in the basement.—
Noel Brennan,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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More than 135,000 people are sheltering in over 660 collective sites, while essential services—water, sanitation, and schooling—are being severely disrupted.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Camping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camping. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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