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
Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The suspect was booked for being a felon in possession of a firearm, shooting into an occupied dwelling and possessing an unregistered firearm.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 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
Improving and expanding accessory dwelling unit development should be a no-brainer given Chicago’s 120,000-unit shortage of affordable housing.
—Micky Horstman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The suspect was booked for being a felon in possession of a firearm, shooting into an occupied dwelling and possessing an unregistered firearm.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 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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While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Even as the idea of lockdown becomes a distant memory, her work still reads as a testament to rest and one’s own abode.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Posey still owns this abode, which Zillow currently values at an estimated $950,900.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 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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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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Some of the crimes, which were committed a century ago, mentioned an assailant keeping a house of prostitution — punishable with a $100 fine — a crime that today would be punishable by up to one year in prison and or up to a $1,000 fine in New York, for example.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Now the homeowner is requesting permission from the local council, to rezone the historic property as three houses and a cottage.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 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 sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a Delta Air Lines jet from Minneapolis flipped on its roof while landing amid a period of extreme winds at the Toronto Pearson Airport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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