1
: to remain for a time
dwell in the hallway
2
3
a
: to keep the attention directed
—used with on or upon
tried not to dwell on my fears
b
: to speak or write insistently
—used with on or upon
reporters dwelling on the recent scandal
Examples of dwell in a Sentence
a cave where bats dwell
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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But from the Sharks’ standpoint, dwelling on the past is perhaps useless.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Taking this perspective as their way in, Nilson and Schwartz opt for a more hopeful outlook rather than dwell on the real-life bleakness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead, encourage self-compassion by celebrating progress, acknowledging effort and emphasizing learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on them.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Surtain is not one to dwell on accolades or praise.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
Taking this perspective as their way in, Nilson and Schwartz opt for a more hopeful outlook rather than dwell on the real-life bleakness.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Instead, encourage self-compassion by celebrating progress, acknowledging effort and emphasizing learning from mistakes rather than dwelling on them.
—Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Surtain is not one to dwell on accolades or praise.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwell. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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