as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Rather, the city should encourage the development of accessory dwelling units, McDaniel said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Sagaing is largely rural with dwellings mostly built with wood and thatch.
—Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Rather, the city should encourage the development of accessory dwelling units, McDaniel said.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Most interesting of all, the brown anoles evolved new physical traits to support their new ground-dwelling lifestyle.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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Lima located a woman in a nearby residence who was suffering from smoke inhalation and was able to help her out of her house.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.—
Tom Dunlop,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The married actors sold their West Village abode for $9.9 million, the Wall Street Journal reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the market for £21.5 million (about $27.7 million), the English Baroque abode—originally known as Carlton House—is a jewel in the heart of one of the city’s most coveted streets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia finishes a shift at a job site in Baltimore and picks up his 5-year-old son from his grandmother’s house.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Dominican Republic National Police confirmed 79 people were killed as a result of the roof collapse as of Tuesday night.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The cause of the roof collapse wasn't immediately clear as authorities investigated.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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