as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
Safavieh Natural Fiber Collection Area Rug Infuse a beachside vibe into your abode or outdoor space with this jute rug courtesy of Safavieh.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Sneaking a peek at their design choices — the harmony of patterns, the contrast of colors, the texture of materials — may lend inspiration for your own humble abode.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Sign In Celebrity Real Estate The Los Feliz four-bedroom is over 100 years old
By India Roby
March 21, 2025
Actors Kate Mara and Jamie Bell have listed their Los Angeles abode for just a hair under $5 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Sneaking a peek at their design choices — the harmony of patterns, the contrast of colors, the texture of materials — may lend inspiration for your own humble abode.
—Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
Sign In Celebrity Real Estate The Los Feliz four-bedroom is over 100 years old
By India Roby
March 21, 2025
Actors Kate Mara and Jamie Bell have listed their Los Angeles abode for just a hair under $5 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
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Click here for more photos of the Los Feliz residence.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lima located a woman in a nearby residence who was suffering from smoke inhalation and was able to help her out of her house.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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The case involved the denial of a rezoning request to build multifamily dwellings in the upscale Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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People are prohibited from burning open fires within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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Abrego Garcia finishes a shift at a job site in Baltimore and picks up his 5-year-old son from his grandmother’s house.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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For his first day of work in June 1999, Scott Smith arrived at the makeshift bat factory, a three-level brick corner house in Ottawa with a stop sign sprouting up from the tree-lawn shrubs.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Richards, who worked as a youth pastor in Shawnee, Kan., stabbed his wife and five children on Sept. 16, 2023, before lighting their home on fire, the Johnson County Post reported, citing a probable cause statement.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Sitting in their respective homes in Utah and New York, the former costars are seeing each other for the first time in years.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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And even after Sun Valley had locked down every logistical factor within its control to guarantee a successful World Cup finals—lodging, transportation, infrastructure, staffing—the races themselves are unpredictable.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the latest edition of Kepnes’ book, the $75 budget covers all expenses, including international flights, ground transportation, lodging, food and activities.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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What emerges is a classic brick Colonial Revival, with shuttered, paned windows, roof twinned by chimneys, and perfect little dormers.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Through February, about 29,000 homeowners received grants to strengthen or replace their roofs, or to install impact-resistant doors, windows, or storm shutters.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Blenders Eyewear’s founder, Chase Fisher, is stepping down from his chief executive officer role — and in his place, the brand has appointed Jack Gray to lead its new chapter.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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