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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
Produced by Production Grinding & Machining. Astro Garden (Madison): Large-scale vegetable production system designed to support prolonged human habitation in space.
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
After securing an opossum in your trap, immediately release the animal at least five miles away from human habitation.
—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
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Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
After securing an opossum in your trap, immediately release the animal at least five miles away from human habitation.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
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Following a third-quarter report listing gains in funds from operations, occupancy and rents, Simon touted a 6.4 percent year-over-year increase in portfolio traffic on Black Friday weekend, with a 7.1 percent gain at Simon’s malls.David Moin, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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With low occupancy rates, the property was put on the market two years later, kicking off a series of sales that would continue until California investor Juzi Cui (also known as Jizi Cui) bought the site for $2.5 million in 2017.Andrew King, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence for a reported family disturbance at around 4:15 a.m. on Friday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Barely three months after Julie Wainwright put her strikingly modern residence in a prime pocket of Beverly Hills up for sale at nearly $12 million, the founder and former CEO of The RealReal has already offloaded the property.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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The inaugural Ramallah Art Fair was organized during the Covid-19 pandemic, though by consequence of the occupation, every edition must overcome extraordinary circumstances.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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So for his entire life, he’s seen rapping as an actual job occupation in the city.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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The English cottage resembled Winslet's character, Iris's cozy abode, and Marsh was filled with excitement.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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This was when Gomez bought her first home: a $2.175 million traditional-style abode in Tarzana, California.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Photo : One Point Media Group The front entrance to the primary dwelling.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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The dwellings of millions of people had to be reconfigured: Bedrooms became satellite work bureaus, kitchens functioned as Zoom meeting rooms, and living rooms doubled as virtual classrooms.Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Its house banner is literally a man getting his skin ripped off.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Local players are also picking up the pace with Doha production house Katara Studios recently unveiling a slate of four features, including a thriller billed as the country’s first commercial movie.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
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Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations, while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism, Fox News Digital reported.Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The rule bans businesses from using such tactics to disguise prices and mislead customers who rent short-term lodging, such as hotels and vacation homes, along with consumers who buy tickets to concerts, sports and other live events, the FTC announced Tuesday.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then there are also so many quintessential pop hits and Top 40 songs that blow it through the roof.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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Avoid foods that stick to the roof of your mouth, such as peanut butter.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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