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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
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Of all the options, Blair Valley is my go-to for a secluded base camp to explore the park.
—Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Sellout crowds and fans willing to camp out hours for tickets have become the norm on the Plains.
—Paul Newberry, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then there's summer camps, which are incredibly competitive and expensive.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Of all the options, Blair Valley is my go-to for a secluded base camp to explore the park.
—Jenna Blough, Outside Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Vacationers who were camping nearby tried to capture the dog, but she got spooked and darted off into the wilderness.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune Sellout crowds and fans willing to camp out hours for tickets have become the norm on the Plains.
—Paul Newberry, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for camp
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at campsites or hike from a trailhead.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While there was a higher body count in Taormina and Thailand, in terms of work culture Maui seems to be the most loosey-goosey of the resort locations with the staff going down K-holes and sleeping with guests in beachside huts.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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They are thought to live in three groups in both large communal huts and more informal shelters on the beach.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, sunny orange-yellow flowers complement the brilliant pinks and purples of zinnia blooms beautifully, and these two plants are often used together in bouquets or cottage garden designs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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Guests can check into a Pueblo-style suite complete with a private soaking tub, the cottages, a room in the 1917 Historic Hotel, or even a vintage trailer.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The city houses incredible filmmakers, cinemas, and programmers; our goal is that this grant round will help, even in a small way, to support the continuation of production in Los Angeles.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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Private security guards could replace Elgin police officers in providing security at the Lexington Inn & Suites, where the city has been housing homeless people since January.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Its special effects budget might have been little more than peanuts and later episodes veered into campy silliness but nevertheless, the series had a devoted family following in its three-season, 83-episode existence from 1965-1968 and a healthy revival in syndication.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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In its accompanying video, Black brings a sense of campy glamour to the courthouse.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are also a few short, interesting hikes that leave from the campground.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Gather around the campfire in Chino Hills Join a Chino Hills State Park interpreter from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the amphitheater at the Rolling M Ranch campground for a campfire, songs and treats.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Infuriated by what’s been related to him, back in their cabin, Wihan threatens Harry.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Zoe marries and becomes a mother in suburban New Jersey, while Cassie retreats to an off-the-grid cabin in Alaska.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Chief Joseph Ranch’s website, the cabin was built in 1916 and was used as lodging for the ranch’s staff.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists uncovered two iron spearheads, one of which was found lodged in a hip bone.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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