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as in housed
to provide with living quarters or shelter
sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built
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Recent Examples of sheltered
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered outdoor spot for a few hours each day.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev will perform the repairs while the five others on board the station remain sheltered within the Dragon spacecraft docked to the American half of the station.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Apartment residents were temporarily sheltered at Hunt Middle School.
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Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings, the Kyiv Metro said.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
That’s roughly $64,000 per person sheltered, most of them temporarily.
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David Lee Condrey,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Many of these restaurants will open during January’s launch phase; meanwhile, lunch at Tapasake lives up to its extraordinary surroundings, perched on The Link’s broad rooftop, sheltered between the two towers.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Counselors and campers sheltered in place in the Bubble Inn, Twins I, Twins II and Wiggle Inn cabins, as they were told, awaiting further instruction.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While his average ice time was third on the Kings’ blue line this past season, he was still sheltered against top offensive competition.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
Sheltered Spaces Wasps may start a nest in any sheltered spaces where there is light, warmth, cover from the elements, and protection from predators like other insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered outdoor spot for a few hours each day.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
This year, a census report compiled by Nutmeg Consulting found that the homeless sheltered population increased by around 17%, while the number of people living outside decreased by almost 50%.
—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Outside of their sheltered practice area, kids played on a carousel and ran around playing makeshift games of tag.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Hornet nests are made from a papery substance, are usually a closed structure that’s cylindrical in form, and may be built in the eaves of your home, under a roof, in a tree, or in another sheltered spot.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev will perform the repairs while the five others on board the station remain sheltered within the Dragon spacecraft docked to the American half of the station.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
Verb
About 120 of those who could walk were being sheltered in a gym, while the rest were housed in a psychiatric hospital, local authorities said.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Apartment residents were temporarily sheltered at Hunt Middle School.
—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital, where more than 50,000 people sheltered in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings, the Kyiv Metro said.
—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Though not fully enclosed (which saved on cost), it’s sheltered by a wall of ipe wood on one side and a stand of low trees and plants on the other.
—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
That’s roughly $64,000 per person sheltered, most of them temporarily.
—
David Lee Condrey,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Many of these restaurants will open during January’s launch phase; meanwhile, lunch at Tapasake lives up to its extraordinary surroundings, perched on The Link’s broad rooftop, sheltered between the two towers.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 June 2026
Counselors and campers sheltered in place in the Bubble Inn, Twins I, Twins II and Wiggle Inn cabins, as they were told, awaiting further instruction.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While his average ice time was third on the Kings’ blue line this past season, he was still sheltered against top offensive competition.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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This Shady Canyon Golf Club is one of Orange County‘s most exclusive enclaves with captivating rock formations and lush fairways spread across 300 acres in a secluded canyon setting.
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These campsites, often in secluded national parks or deserts, offer unobstructed views and sometimes educational programs.
Verb
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By then Tanacharison is telling Washington that he is mystically protected, in the mode of certain Indigenous warriors who were placed on earth to be leaders.
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Steinbaugh argued the email was protected speech under the First Amendment and does not represent a legitimate threat.
Verb
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It was cast by the same foundry in London, Whitechapel Bell Foundry, that produced the original bell in 1752, now housed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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During its first decades the seventeen-story building housed The Miami News.
Adjective
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Compare several quotes from providers and read the full contract before signing to avoid hidden fees or exclusions.
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It’s also lightly lined and has a deep V-neck design that can remain hidden under different tops.
Verb
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Textron and the participating pilots also have to coordinate with the Special Olympics organizers to make sure all the athletes are accommodated appropriately.
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Extreme weather that experts say may be fueled by climate change has become a concern for producers, who say the problem should be accommodated with a more predictable purchase price.
Verb
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On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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On a hike in 2005, Flod came across a truck tire lodged between two boulders in Malibu Creek.
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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