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as in residence
the place where one lives
as we entered his 34-room mansion, our host playfully exclaimed, "Welcome to my humble home!"
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American south, the home of the armadillo the island is home to many thousands of plant species
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as in country
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
the U.S. is my home the folks back home were always eager for news about how well they had fared since moving away
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as in household
those who live as a family in one house
comes from a loving home a man who believes that a person's home is the most important thing in life
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as in birthplace
a place of origin
Springfield, Massachusetts, is the home of basketball, for it was there that Dr. James Naismith invented the game to keep his students active during foul weather
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Recent Examples of home
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Life will always have its challenges, but having a home that’s truly ours will give us the foundation to face anything together.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Their Hickory Hill estate in McLean, Va. was a rotating roster of secretaries of state, film stars and celebrities along with snakes, ponies, horses, hamsters, homing pigeons, ducks, geese, cockatoos and a huge turtle.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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The property and former country home of R.J. Reynolds and Katharine Smith has a multitude of things to see and do on its 1,067 acres.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Life will always have its challenges, but having a home that’s truly ours will give us the foundation to face anything together.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
At the same time, homing spikes shoot out from Hazard’s back toward nearby enemies.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Their Hickory Hill estate in McLean, Va. was a rotating roster of secretaries of state, film stars and celebrities along with snakes, ponies, horses, hamsters, homing pigeons, ducks, geese, cockatoos and a huge turtle.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
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That home was the first residence that the couple had bought together after renting in Eagle Rock.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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After the funeral service, the late president’s body and his family traveled once more by motorcade to the Carter residence, passing many still gathered in the streets despite the cold weather to say farewell.Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
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However, deforestation and habitat loss have driven it closer to human settlements, where it may be found near agricultural areas.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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However, by the early 20th century, hunting and habitat loss led to their near disappearance from the state.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The geopolitical consequences are profound, especially as a new president prepares to take office: If Russia, or any other country, were found culpable for violent attacks on U.S. government personnel, Washington would likely feel compelled to forcefully respond.Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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And researchers continue to conduct challenge trials with the goal of developing better vaccines than the ones on the market and now want to expand trials to other countries.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
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Roku is now in nearly half of all U.S. broadband households.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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The same month, Roku said the number of streaming households using its service reached 85.5 million, an increase of 2 million from the prior quarter.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Perfect justice is illusory because our parents or birthplace are serendipitous.Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2025
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Liverpool This English maritime city is usually known as the Beatles' birthplace, but also offers a dopamine boost for travelers.Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Saleh and LaFleur are good friends who roomed together while working as graduate assistants at Central Michigan about two decades ago, then worked together as Houston Texans assistants from 2008-09.Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025
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When the two girls arrive at Shiz University, Elphaba is forced to room with popular girl, G(a)linda (Ariana Grande).Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 1946, a group of scientist from the Upjohn Company and their families decided to purchase land with the hopes of cooperatively building affordable houses in a rural setting, according to Michigan Modern.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2025
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Another problem: The Chicago common brick found on the sides of the houses is highly porous.Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The first-stage booster made its third flight and was able to land down range on droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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With nearly two decades of experience in the film industry, Valentin has worked with a broad range of companies and films.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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