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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
Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
What To Know Newsom announced on Wednesday a new proposal that will create a $125 million mortgage relief program to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent natural disasters dating back to 2023.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
At the same time, homing spikes shoot out from Hazard’s back toward nearby enemies.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Welcome to the Bradenton area, home of the big clog.
—Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
What To Know Newsom announced on Wednesday a new proposal that will create a $125 million mortgage relief program to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure or whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by recent natural disasters dating back to 2023.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Last December, Franchise sold its home goods retail subsidiary W.S. Badcock Corp. to home retail competitor Conn’s, which ended up filing Chapter 11 in July to conduct an orderly wind-down of operations for both the Conn’s and W.S. Badcock banners.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
At the same time, homing spikes shoot out from Hazard’s back toward nearby enemies.
—Kris Holt, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
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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
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Other concepts include Lunar Glass Structure, or LUNGS, which involves in-situ melting of lunar glass compounds and novel blowing techniques to make large, spherical habitats.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The amount of high-energy radiation that filters in through the foliage can vary greatly between habitats, some of which are heavily shaded by leafy canopies, while others are more open and allow more sunlight in.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
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He’s also paid tribute to another old bandmate, late rockin’ blues giant Paul Butterfield, and, last week, posted another tribute, this time to late bluegrass/country great Don Reno.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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As an independent republic beginning in 1889, the young country wanted to establish a new identity that represented the diversity and culture of Brazil.—
Emi Eleode,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is the first key piece of economic data since Singapore unveiled its 2025 budget on Feb. 18, which promised more support for households and businesses to combat cost of living pressures.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The water’s heat will be used initially to warm 20,000 households in the Austrian capital.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Go-Go Museum & Café, the world’s only collection dedicated to the celebration, study and preservation of all things go-go, opens Wednesday in its birthplace, Washington, D.C.—
Donna M. Owens,
NBC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Designers visited Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, and were given access to The Royal Shakespeare Company's costume archive.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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The pair roomed together on road trips late last season after Sasaki arrived from Japan in March for the spring quarter and acclimated to his new life by traveling with the team without playing.—
Janie McCauley,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hey Dewy makes a compact, travel-friendly humidifier that humidifies rooms up to 500 square feet.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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After the Todd years, the house also served as a brothel, grocery store, and storage unit.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Homeowners would lose their homestead exemptions, and they would be hit with massive tax bills every time a house is sold.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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With a frequency range starting at a subsonic 4Hz and extending to a bat-squeaking 96kHz, these headphones have a tonality enhanced with high-frequency sparkle but with a comfortable sound signature.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Sadly, this noble, ocean-going species is on the decline throughout its native range, with many runs listed as threatened or endangered.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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