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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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
When the desert sun proves too hot, find shade in the sheltered lounge area.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Her oldest, in first grade, sheltered at school.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
There were no injuries to anyone sheltered in the Applebee's kitchen with McKenzie.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 4 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
Adjective
When selecting a location for your bee hotel, choose a sheltered area that’s protected from strong winds and rain but receives full sun in the morning.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
When the desert sun proves too hot, find shade in the sheltered lounge area.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The island is enough, with its vegetable patches and firepit sheltered by dry walls at the island’s highest point; its rocky corners suitable for leaps into the sea that Antje has marked with little piles of stones.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
First, the generic Black figure at Lincoln’s feet was replaced with a figure modeled after a Black Missouri man named Archer Alexander whom Eliot had sheltered following his escape, and who would later work as Eliot’s servant.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Her oldest, in first grade, sheltered at school.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a location that is sheltered from harsh winter winds, especially in Hardiness Zone 7.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
There were no injuries to anyone sheltered in the Applebee's kitchen with McKenzie.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered
Adjective
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Thanks to its secluded location and homey decor, this upgraded treehouse is the perfect peaceful getaway.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The gym connects to a secluded outdoor terrace, a rarity in New York City, that will host yoga and meditation classes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nataliia, protected by the walls of her hallway bunker, was mostly unscathed.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Colbert lambasted the dinner hosts, too, suggesting Washington media protected the Bush administration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In addition, for the first time, Roku reported results for its advertising and subscriptions operating units (which are housed in its Platform segment) to give investors more insight into its business.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit owns the majority of the artifacts housed in the museum, including the Doeuillet gown, according to Watts.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This lightweight and comfortable money belt is easy to wear and offers security via RFID-blocking technology and hidden compartments.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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But through a series of chillingly understated, devastating revelations, Repetition becomes, above all, a story about the sweeping yet hidden disenfranchisement of children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And that’s why there was a minor case of hysteria when Hillsborough County officials recently suggested the team’s June 1 deadline of finalizing the agreement would not likely be accommodated.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nearly 300 storm reports were lodged Monday, the majority being reports of strong wind, followed by numerous hail reports and three tornado reports.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Sheltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheltered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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