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take shelter

VERB
nestle
Synonyms
STRONG
bundle burrow cuddle huddle nuzzle snug snuggle
WEAK
lie against lie close make snug move close settle down
Antonyms
STRONG
separate

Example Sentences

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Inmates take shelter at the buzz of drones sweeping overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"I'd rather get hit than take shelter in there," joked mayor Ghanayem, not dwelling on who was responsible for their upkeep.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

UK nationals in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Oman have been told to "remain vigilant" and take shelter if advised to do so.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

A good place for Day and me to take shelter.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu