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sheltering

ADJECTIVE

motherly

Synonyms

WEAK

affectionate careful caretaking comforting devoted fond gentle kind loving maternal nurturing protecting protective supporting sympathetic tender warm watchful

ADJECTIVE

parental

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fatherly maternal paternal

WEAK

affectionate benevolent benign caring comforting devoted fond forbearing gentle indulgent kind loving matriarchal motherly patriarchal protective supportive tender warm watchful

ADJECTIVE

protective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careful defensive jealous possessive vigilant warm watchful

WEAK

conservational conservative covering custodial emergency guardian insulating preservative protecting safeguarding shielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless inattentive negligent

WEAK

attacking harmful hurtful injurious threatening

NOUN

housing

Synonyms

STRONG

construction digs dwelling habitation home house lodgment quarter residence roof shelter

WEAK

quarterage stopping place

Antonyms

STRONG

office

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The nearby Sunni al-Kantari Mosque took the opposite approach, opening its doors and providing supplies to Shias sheltering at a neighboring Sunni school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Taliban government of sheltering militants who attack Pakistan.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind a surge in attacks -- particularly the Pakistan Taliban, who have waged a violent campaign for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I gaze down the hillside to where the others are sheltering in the little stone house.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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