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 Park rangers are increasing patrols along the river and contacting people who may be illegally camping in the area, Sylvia said. — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The new Pickupmate Trunk from Chinese car camping specialist Wild Land is an impressive piece of truck camping kit that fuses several different products into one. — New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026 Corthell offered to introduce me to Tyler Hughes, who was also camping in the gayborhood. — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026 The eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal from her longtime Madrid apartment has ignited protests, with demonstrators camping overnight in Puerta del Sol and demanding stronger tenant protections. — Alicia León, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026 Starting first thing Sunday morning, the Fight Club actor’s fans had been camping out by the entrance to the María Cristina Hotel, where the movie stars attending the San Sebastián Film Festival are staying since the showcase kicked off on Friday. — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026 For anyone hiking or camping far from a trailhead, that means treating a possible bat exposure as a reason to head out, not to wait and see. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 On their off days, players roam the ballpark, interacting with fans and camping out in the bleachers to watch their friends and competitors play. — Emily Ohman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The two individuals had been camping along Tomales Bay before setting out in a canoe shortly before midnight Saturday, according to officials. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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Bassam Abed said at least 10 residences housing some 300 families were reduced to rubble, and families were not given enough time to flee.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The sprawling network, which could date as far back as the 8th century BCE, descends roughly 280 feet, housing everything from stables and kitchens to rock-cut churches and escape tunnels.

— Maya Chawla, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of housing

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The past few years have shown repeatedly that accommodating Putin pushes him away from the negotiating table, not toward it.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
For restaurants, those findings highlight the importance of considering both seating options and the surrounding environment when accommodating solo diners.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodating

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At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.

— Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026