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a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a farmer's shack out in the fields that's used for lambing and as a shelter from storms
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Recent Examples of shacks
The shooting carried out late Tuesday by assailants in an informal settlement of shacks in Johannesburg left 12 people dead and at least 15 wounded, according to authorities.
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Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
On the outskirts of Vịnh Mốc, bamboo trees sway in the wind above a line of streetfood shacks.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas that are common in and around big cities where people looking for housing live in shacks or other makeshift structures.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Just in time for summer 2026, the area’s dining scene also continues to expand, with everything from seafood shacks and Southern staples to newer additions such as Ole Smoky Distillery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas that are common in and around big cities where people looking for housing live in shacks or other makeshift structures.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Gangmasters often put workers in overcrowded shacks; workers die of not just killings like this one, but also of suicide or accidental fires or extreme cold and heat.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
To Barranquilla, where rickety shacks spidered up the shoulder of the hill.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bite Into a Burger Staunton offers an exciting diversity of wine bars, coffee shops, taco shacks, and tasting rooms, but don't miss their elevated burger joints.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
On the outskirts of Vịnh Mốc, bamboo trees sway in the wind above a line of streetfood shacks.
—Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas that are common in and around big cities where people looking for housing live in shacks or other makeshift structures.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Just in time for summer 2026, the area’s dining scene also continues to expand, with everything from seafood shacks and Southern staples to newer additions such as Ole Smoky Distillery.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Informal settlements in South Africa are unplanned residential areas that are common in and around big cities where people looking for housing live in shacks or other makeshift structures.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Gangmasters often put workers in overcrowded shacks; workers die of not just killings like this one, but also of suicide or accidental fires or extreme cold and heat.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 4 June 2026
To Barranquilla, where rickety shacks spidered up the shoulder of the hill.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Bite Into a Burger Staunton offers an exciting diversity of wine bars, coffee shops, taco shacks, and tasting rooms, but don't miss their elevated burger joints.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shacks
Noun
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The company runs five-day treks from Vail to Aspen, linking 10th Mountain Division huts.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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In summer, skiers can enjoy Palmer Snowfield all the way into August (the longest ski season in North America), while hikers can trek from Timberline's parking lot to wildflower meadows and rustic huts.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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These criticisms broadly fall into a few camps, some with more scientific legitimacy than others.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
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This package combines stops at Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta, and the red dunes of Sossusvlei with memorable hotel stays, fine dining, and luxury safari camps.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Framed in native lenga wood, the rustic-chic cabins at Alto Castillo feature Mapuche textiles, wicker Chimbarongo baskets, and paintings honoring the gauchos who first settled these lands.—
Mark Johanson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 June 2026
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The possibility of supersonic passenger travel has been abandoned in favor of trim-tab adjustments, such as Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, with its bigger windows and less arid cabins.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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“Shacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shacks. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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