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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
Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
More than 5 feet of rain fell in some parts of Maui from March 10 to 16, during what’s known as a kona storm, a weather pattern in which winds come from the south, drawing heavy precipitation to leeward areas of the islands that are usually more sheltered from heavy rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
But other activists allege that such policies lead to the unnecessary suffering of sheltered animals.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered area outside for a few hours each day.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Non-surfers will want to stick to the sheltered swimming areas and the shallow water near the shoreline, or else spend some time exploring the tide pools near the beach's central section.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The nests are found in sheltered areas like porches and roof eaves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
San Domino is the largest of the five islands, with just enough infrastructure to keep visitors fed, sheltered, and reasonably entertained.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Becca’s life is pretty sheltered, and having a boyfriend is really exciting for her.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Second, once the market rebounds, the appreciation will be sheltered within the Roth.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The winter storms typically impact the leeward side of the islands that are usually sheltered from tradewinds and intense rains, according to Steven Businger, a professor in the meteorology department at the University of Hawaii.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The woman reportedly sheltered in hollow redwood stumps at night and buried her feet in the dirt to stay warm.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
With large hailstones capable of shattering windshields and denting vehicles, meteorologists are urging residents to move cars into garages, covered parking areas or sheltered spots.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
More than 5 feet of rain fell in some parts of Maui from March 10 to 16, during what’s known as a kona storm, a weather pattern in which winds come from the south, drawing heavy precipitation to leeward areas of the islands that are usually more sheltered from heavy rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
But other activists allege that such policies lead to the unnecessary suffering of sheltered animals.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered area outside for a few hours each day.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
The lady beetles emerging in spring actually entered your home in the fall, squeezing through small cracks to overwinter inside walls, attics, and other sheltered spaces.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Non-surfers will want to stick to the sheltered swimming areas and the shallow water near the shoreline, or else spend some time exploring the tide pools near the beach's central section.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The nests are found in sheltered areas like porches and roof eaves.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
San Domino is the largest of the five islands, with just enough infrastructure to keep visitors fed, sheltered, and reasonably entertained.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
In a cave that sheltered freedom seekers along the Underground Railroad, their uncle shares a story of a creature that stirs at night.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Becca’s life is pretty sheltered, and having a boyfriend is really exciting for her.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Second, once the market rebounds, the appreciation will be sheltered within the Roth.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
The winter storms typically impact the leeward side of the islands that are usually sheltered from tradewinds and intense rains, according to Steven Businger, a professor in the meteorology department at the University of Hawaii.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The woman reportedly sheltered in hollow redwood stumps at night and buried her feet in the dirt to stay warm.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
The wind flows from the south, bringing heavy precipitation to areas usually sheltered from rain.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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The backstory Six Senses has long been associated with its lush, secluded destinations like the Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Seychelles, and Oman’s Zighy Bay, for example.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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His body was found earlier this month in a secluded area in Blue Island.—
Jason Cooper,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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With a superior code and decoder in hand, Cain, Xu, and Huang developed ways to pull off the intricate manipulations of the real qubits required to perform calculations, all while keeping them protected.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The image appears to show the bottom of Orion's service module where its main engine and auxiliary thrusters are housed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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And, most people who are living on the street are actively trying to become housed.—
Benjamin F. Henwood,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While none of this amounts to conscious communication, the hidden network allows plants to share resources and information, helping forests survive as interconnected communities.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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An office with a wood-burning fireplace and a hidden service kitchen are also located on this level.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tehran’s response to the US and Israeli war has shattered any remaining belief in the Gulf that the Iranian regime could be accommodated.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The cabin layout that produced the fastest evacuation time accommodated a total of 152 passengers with two rows of first-class seats at the front, and 30 elderly passengers evenly distributed throughout the cabin.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His official complaint has been lodged with the judges of the French War Crimes Unit and concerns Israel’s bombing of a residential building in Beirut on November 26 2024, which killed seven civilians.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage of the aftermath showed wreckage scattered across the roof, including the plane’s right wing still lodged in the roof, while the fuselage sat crumpled in the backyard.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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