SHELTERED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in secluded

screened or sequestered from view moored the sailboat in a sheltered cove

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sheltered

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verb

past tense of shelter

as in protected

to be or provide a shelter for the abandoned barn shelters a colony of stray cats

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exposed

as in housed

to provide with living quarters or shelter sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built

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Adjective

These create warm, sheltered hiding spots that offer protection from both harsh weather and predators. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026 Extensive sheltered areas tucked below the three spacious en suite bedrooms on the upper floor include an outdoor kitchen. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Siaba Besar is well-suited to newer snorkelers, thanks to its sheltered reefs, gentler currents, and frequent green and hawksbill turtle sightings. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Deborah is a sheltered young woman, a free spirit with a flair for the spotlight and a big heart who’s still figuring out her own path at Hillman. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026 Gliding to freedom The Chinook (Yómech) research boat reached a sheltered cove off Decatur Island – the future home of the sunflower stars. — John Ryan, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 This year, its 638 beds became part of a jigsaw puzzle of new beds and vacancies that added up to Skid Row’s increase of 614 sheltered residents. — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 There's Volta, a sheltered offering that wraps around the lobby, and Parostia (taking its name from the stone oven of traditional Parian houses), sandwiched between the pool area and the beach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Verb

The evidence suggests that back then a thicker, ancient atmosphere sheltered flowing streams and sparkling lakes. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The space station has had a leak on the Russian side for several years, and astronauts recently and briefly sheltered in a Crew Dragon during discussions of a fix. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026 More than 38,000 people, including over 2,000 children, sheltered in Kyiv’s subway stations overnight, the system’s operator said. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Just below the chapel that gave the beach its name, close to Tinos town, the pebbly cove of Agios Markos (south) has some of the clearest turquoise water on the island, sheltered from wind and somewhat shaded by a stand of tamarisk trees. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 When planting future boxwoods, Powers recommends choosing a location sheltered from harsh winter winds and hot afternoon sun. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026 One option is to use the lid as a protective roof over a feeder, helping keep seed sheltered from rain. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Russian strikes damaged residential buildings, vehicles, storage facilities, a market and a garage complex in the capital, where air raid warnings lasted more than five hours and thousands of residents sheltered in subway stations. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Owners of a tea shop, Harnam Singh and his wife, Banto, are forced to flee their home, yet they are sheltered by Rajo, a Muslim woman who protects them despite opposition within her family. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheltered

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Spacious, secluded and dressed like an exclusive private residence, the bungalows and private villas are nothing short of spectacular.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year.

— Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of secluded

Verb

The city of Wickhills is protected by Seaborne, an intelligence agency that hires street-smart types like Vycol Ferec on top-secret missions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nine out of ten people who come in close contact with someone who is infected will become ill if they are not protected, especially by vaccination.

— Eva Flowe August 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of protected

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The Foscarini Signature Suite (which housed the Doge) is approximately 966 square feet and also offers Grand Canal views.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Off-grid residents blur the line between housed and homeless, as county officials juggle lax enforcement, environmental damage, real estate scams and calls to legalize basic services such as addresses and trash pickup.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of housed

Adjective

Take a breather by the beach, where days are made for lingering on golden sands, discovering hidden coves, and relaxing to the tune of the rolling Mediterranean tide.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
But unless that complexity is carefully managed, every new opportunity risks becoming another source of hidden cost.

— Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of hidden

Verb

Her school from fourth to seventh grade, Colegio San Agustín Makati, accommodated her tournament schedule.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
The United Kingdom and the United States ran deficits that accommodated both Japan’s and Germany’s surpluses.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of accommodated

Verb

Authorities said the bullet later lodged in a child's bedroom wall.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Formula 1’s 2026 Monaco Grand Prix results have been overturned again, as the FIA International Court of Appeal determined the time penalties initially lodged against Pierre Gasly will stand.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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