as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Posey offloaded the unique dwelling for about $1.7 million in 2023—a slight drop from her original $1.99 million asking price.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Already, a raft of bills have been introduced to promote accessory dwelling units, reduce minimum lot sizes and slash parking minimums.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Posey offloaded the unique dwelling for about $1.7 million in 2023—a slight drop from her original $1.99 million asking price.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Most interesting of all, the brown anoles evolved new physical traits to support their new ground-dwelling lifestyle.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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The residence is situated on the banks of the Siletz River, the Statesman Journal reported.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Michael died at his Los Angeles, California, residence in 2009 after going into cardiac arrest.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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From crafting product descriptions that resonate with buyers to staying ahead of competitors, AI tools can enable sellers to work smarter, not harder.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.—
Tom Dunlop,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the former actor has now gone full Martha Stewart, inviting friends like Mindy Kaling and expert guests including Roy Choi and Alice Waters over to her Montecito abode to cook meals in between sharing DIY tips for everything from bath salts to balloon arches.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Hollywood premiere has been reduced to photographers and in—house crew only, according to a report in Variety.—
Marni Rose McFall,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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To Chanel, Naomi Campbell donned an elegant lilac ensemble by the house.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Some people may have inflamed tonsils (the round masses in the back of the throat), white spots or red streaks in the throat, and red spots on the roof of the mouth.2 Neck stiffness usually involves muscle tension or dull aches in the neck and pain or an inability to make certain movements.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Nero Wolfe, who is loath to set foot outside his brownstone on West Thirty-fifth Street, is obsessed with orchids and dedicates four hours a day to tending to them in his plant rooms on the roof.—
Jill Lepore,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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