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as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border
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as in to house
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 camp
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite heroic acts of survival, 25 girls and two counselors died in the catastrophic flooding, as did camp co-owner Dick Eastland.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
From camping chairs to keep you comfortable around the firepit to video cameras that always capture that perfect shot for your Instagram (or your memories), there are plenty of ways to save on all your necessities—and a few extras just in case.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Eventually the boys split into two camps, paranoia runs rampant and deadly violence ensues.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Despite heroic acts of survival, 25 girls and two counselors died in the catastrophic flooding, as did camp co-owner Dick Eastland.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The company has some interesting options in camping furniture, inflatable tents and other categories, in addition to its stove lineup.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
From camping chairs to keep you comfortable around the firepit to video cameras that always capture that perfect shot for your Instagram (or your memories), there are plenty of ways to save on all your necessities—and a few extras just in case.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
Noun
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The state agency added that there is still snow at several campsites in the area.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lindley Hut sits south of Ashcroft near Star Peak, according to the hut system.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.—
Craig Fehrman,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pink, purple, red, white, yellow Cosmos are a cottage classic that are notoriously low-maintenance and hardy.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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This historic cottage along Hulbert Avenue is in a prime position—across from the beach, a ten-minute stroll to town, and, in direct view of the Great Point Lighthouse from the mahogany deck.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thousands of photographs and historical documents are stored in archives and the collections section of the museum houses an assortment of memorabilia.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Plus, through the larger project, Mutual Ground is looking to add a new building on campus to house its outpatient services.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This advertised butt jokes, campy fight montages and sinister Seth Rogen laughs.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Double points are warranted for her almost campy, hyper-literal approach two years in a row.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The group, however, allegedly never checked into their hotel or the campground they were supposed to have stayed at.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Coast Guard's Terrel Horne interdicted a 25-foot cuddy cabin boat containing 18 Mexican nationals on board.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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