as in residence
a building or group of buildings typically used to house soldiers
The soldier was moved to a different barracks. He was confined to barracks for insubordination.
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Noun
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The residence is a stunning combination of craftsmanship, spaciousness, privacy and refuge on a tidy street in the suburb of Carmichael.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025 -
In an engagement that’s already sold out, on Oct. 18 fans will be able to tour the house in Everett, Washington that served as the Palmer residence in the series, with Lee, Wise and property owner Mary Reber, who played Alice Tremond, telling stories from the series and Fire Walk With Me.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Qatar has spent billions of dollars to support a garrison of 10,000 U.S. troops at its Al Udeid air base, the largest American bastion in the Middle East.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The 10,000-strong Ukrainian garrison in western Russia’s Kursk Oblast is in trouble.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At night, for example, when the house is silent and your work is done.—
Ann Goldstein,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Young adults are less likely to own a house, more likely to live with their parents and less likely to be married or have children.—
Kian Bakhtiari,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Ashley Eakin: The DGA Disability alt co-chair fosters hope for the future of accessible filmmaking. Between polishing scripts and holding the fort on set, writer-director Ashley Eakin also serves as alt co-chair on the DGA’s Disability Committee.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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What had started as little more than a fort, and then a fur-trade outpost, chartered in 1837 with a population of a few thousand, Durica explained, had become the fifth-largest city in the world by 1900.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Read Next World 1,400-year-old crown — still decorated with insect wings — found in South Korea May 22, 2025 1:16 PM Read Next World Students locate ancient Roman army camp beyond empire’s northern border.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The Cybertruck is to this design consensus what the current political regime is to liberal democracy: an attempt to demolish the status quo, with nothing to offer in its place but aggression and regression.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The school bus was transporting students from various areas to a military-run school in a high-security cantonment, according to officials.—
Zia ur-Rehman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In the military cantonment, a formidable army stood at the ready, awaiting its lords’ commands.—
Salman Rushdie,
The New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2022
Noun
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While now prohibited on most college campuses, encampments continue to pop up and some Jewish students still feel unsafe.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Not all of those belongings required storage because people may have removed them between a report of an encampment and the city’s arrival.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
23 May 2025
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“Barracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barracks. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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