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 D’Amelio made her entrance early in the evening, posing with her cover before camping out in a cozy red booth next to the DJ stand. — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 When his album Pin Ups hit number one in the UK in late 1973, his fame skyrocketed, with admirers camping out in front of Haddon Hall. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 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

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Sybille Roger-Vasselin’s store near Place de la République, housing her ready-to-wear label Petite Mendigote, was looted on Sunday.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Main Street spans 140 mostly 19th-century buildings housing 100-plus shops, restaurants, and independent inns.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 14 Oct. 2026

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Across the sector, more accommodating toe boxes and forefoots are popping up in new releases, and brands are doing their best to make sure the changes get noticed.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
The simple home becomes a multi-generational estate, capable of accommodating extended families, other guests, and dedicated staff.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026