as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
a recreational area that will serve as this year's encampment for the Scouts' jamboree
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Recent Examples of encampment
Nonetheless, Judge Chen ruled that the city may not simply clear the encampment.
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The editorial correctly notes that municipalities will still be able to move encampments under HB1429.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Councilmember Park credited her fundraising lead to her efforts to clear homeless encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Duree walked away from the encampment after the dispute, but later came back and stabbed the two victims, prosecutors said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The editorial correctly notes that municipalities will still be able to move encampments under HB1429.
—Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
In a statement, Councilmember Park credited her fundraising lead to her efforts to clear homeless encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Duree walked away from the encampment after the dispute, but later came back and stabbed the two victims, prosecutors said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encampment
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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Families of children and counselors who died last July expressed relief at news the camp had heeded pleas to remain closed while investigations continue.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The statement said representatives and attorneys for the camp would not be available for further comment.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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
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“Encampment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encampment. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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