as in camps
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
smoke rose from a fisherman's hut on the shore of the lake
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Recent Examples of huts
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
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Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The cause of the avalanche and why the group decided to leave the safety of the huts is still unknown.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The huts where the group stayed offer internet connectivity, according to marketing materials and one of the survivors’ accounts.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Craig Fehrman, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The cause of the avalanche and why the group decided to leave the safety of the huts is still unknown.
—Matthias Gafni, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Working in hail and snow, York and the others built log huts.
—Craig Fehrman, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Summit Huts already operates five backcountry huts in Summit County and will fundraise to build the Frisco hut.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
About two hours away, Hotel Nesslerhof, in Hohe Tauern National Park, offers more than 400 kilometers of hiking and biking trails through alpine meadows, lakes and traditional mountain huts.
—Ramona Saviss, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Most schools take place in mud huts or shacks shared by dozens of young men, away from public glare.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
The huts where the group stayed offer internet connectivity, according to marketing materials and one of the survivors’ accounts.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huts
Noun
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The Russian departure from much of northern Mali will enable jihadist groups to set up training camps in the vast spaces vacated, paving the way for further expansion, a scenario especially feared by Algeria.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.—
Alex Temblador,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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Accessibility Without ramps, or even a solid path between the cabins and communal areas, getting around will be a challenge for less-mobile people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Huts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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