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as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
After securing an opossum in your trap, immediately release the animal at least five miles away from human habitation.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
The idea of transforming Mars into a world more hospitable to human habitation is a regular feature of science fiction.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
The former were vastly broader, affecting energy; transportation; sanitation; food production, distribution, and processing; entertainment; and, not least, entire patterns of habitation.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
More than two-thirds live outdoors, in vehicles or in other places not meant for habitation.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
The idea of transforming Mars into a world more hospitable to human habitation is a regular feature of science fiction.
—Reuters, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
The former were vastly broader, affecting energy; transportation; sanitation; food production, distribution, and processing; entertainment; and, not least, entire patterns of habitation.
—Martin Wolf, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2015
More than two-thirds live outdoors, in vehicles or in other places not meant for habitation.
—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
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Air travel, hotel occupancy, and international tourism have returned to near pre-pandemic levels, and could hit a new record this Thanksgiving, as about nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holiday.Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In terms of highest occupancy rate, Wilderness State Park in Carp Lake was home to the top eight campsites, according to Michigan Department of Natural Resources data, which included sites with availability of 100 nights or more in fiscal year 2024.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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Now, with the Christmas season upon us, several royal residences are also open to varying degrees, including the grounds of the Sandringham Estate, where the royal family traditionally spends Christmas.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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There are roughly 60 residences that are considered Usonian scattered across the United States.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Kurt Volker was the U.S. government’s last envoy devoted to ending Russia’s occupation of parts of Ukraine and bolstering U.S. and European support for Ukraine.Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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In total, the country has enough lithium to produce 15 million electric car batteries, though one of the sites is already under Russian occupation and another is close to the front line, said Vasiuk.Siobhán O’Grady, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Securing Accommodation Finding the perfect abode in the UAE can be a nuanced process, especially for newcomers.Ravi Kotwani, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The five-bedroom abode sits by Audubon Park, where majestic live oaks sprawl out next to tennis courts and jogging paths.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
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The cashmere purveyor has opened its doors in Beverly Hills, and like its New York City counterpart, was designed with a homey warmth that mirrors the feeling of walking into Hadid’s personal dwelling.Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although park rules allow two to four spaces per dwelling depending on the type of home, residents say that is not enough, saying the mobile home park is far from any public transportation and residents need cars to get to work.Albinson Linares, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Kidman has a close relationship with Balenciaga, having been named a brand ambassador for the fashion house late last year, joining Isabelle Huppert, Michelle Yeoh and Kim Kardashian.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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In 1974, Congress agreed to refurbish the Naval Observatory house as the vice president's home.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Urban Cowboy is a small but significant—and intentionally hip—addition to the Denver lodging and dining scene.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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When fully unveiled, the trail will feature five accommodation nodes offering a choice of camping and low-impact lodging.Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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Think bouncing a ball off the roof when a parent is trying to concentrate.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The real showstopper, however, is the roof terrace, which comes complete with a pool to cool off in the dog days of summer, and offers views that stretch all the way to St. Peter’s—expect Rome’s next-gen cool crowd to gravitate here once the warmer days of spring roll around in 2024.Liam Hess, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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