CAMPING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

camping

verb

present participle of camp

as in housing

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 camping The new flat surfaces seem a little low, but that may be by design to discourage folks from camping out there. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 But be prepared for long mountain views, longer mountain hikes, camping under the northern lights and singing along with howling wolves. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 More recently, the tiny Delica Mini has expanded the Delica's dominion, flashing some adventure and camping chops of its own. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 But over the course of the next several years in Chicago, our friendship grew, during movie nights and house parties; camping trips and clothing swaps. — Birdie Horne, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 The flash flood, triggered by a period of sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in the province's Weiyuan county in the afternoon and trapped some tourists who were camping. — ABC News, 26 July 2026 Diehard Marvel fans packed into San Diego Comic Con’s massive Hall H Saturday night, some even camping out for more than 30 hours. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026 The city already refers those found sleeping or camping outside to area services, such as emergency housing, case management and food assistance. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 More states are passing anti-camping laws Williams was one of two people arrested in the park on June 28 and charged under Tennessee's no-camping law — the only one in the country to make sleeping on public property a felony. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026

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Verb

The Hotel Westin Excelsior, which sits opposite to the Palazzo, will officially become part of MIA, housing its film and drama activities in conference and meeting rooms.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Within this market, ICE ships detainees around the country, paying hundreds of facilities a per-day rate for housing them.

— Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of housing

Verb

In July 2025, a destructive wildfire tore through dense pines on the canyon’s northern edge, destroying the historic Grand Canyon Lodge — the park’s only lodging there.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
State park overnight lodging costs between $60 to $120 per night, with deluxe lodging $160 per night.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of lodging

Verb

Living areas span the entire upper deck, with four guest cabins and the owner’s suite on the main deck (accommodating up to 10 guests in total) alongside a dedicated gym and spa area.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Another issue the event faced was accommodating everyone who wanted to attend.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of accommodating

Verb

About 200 families are sheltering in the school in Lebanon’s southern coastal city of Tyre.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
As more than 50 others sought refuge in L’Arche de la Nouvelle Alliance, a Protestant church that had been sheltering people already displaced by the violence, the gunmen pursued them.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026