1
as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
The building was deemed unsafe for habitation by the Charlotte Fire Department, said Jerry Green, the city’s enforcement division manager.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The study team found at least 98 visible habitations, which shared a similar shape and size to those in Tugunbulak.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Eggleston is being held at the Travis County Jail on charges of murder, burglary of habitation, theft of a firearm and tampering with physical evidence with intent to conceal.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council will review Anderson’s appeal of a city condemnation order declaring her residence to be unfit for habitation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2024
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
The study team found at least 98 visible habitations, which shared a similar shape and size to those in Tugunbulak.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Eggleston is being held at the Travis County Jail on charges of murder, burglary of habitation, theft of a firearm and tampering with physical evidence with intent to conceal.
—Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 1 May 2024
On Wednesday, the St. Paul City Council will review Anderson’s appeal of a city condemnation order declaring her residence to be unfit for habitation.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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The Philadelphia metro hit a record post-pandemic office occupancy rate in January, per the latest swipe data from Kastle Systems.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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By occupancy rate, Orlando, the Florida Keys and Austin, Texas are among the most popular destinations for solo travelers this Valentine’s weekend, according to vacation rental revenue management platform Beyond.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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The circa 1927 residence was later scooped up by The Red Stallion movie star Noreen Nash, who lived there for 70 years.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Ukrainian president also said that less than 20 percent of Kyiv's mineral resources, including approximately half of its rare earth deposits, were currently in areas under Russian occupation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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For an oblate, prayer was an occupation, both a way to fill the day and a mystical way of healing the world.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The International-style abode was also designated as an L.A. Historic-Cultural Landmark in 2020.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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According to Mitchell, two of those ideas are accessory dwelling units and mixed residential and commercial zoning.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Improving and expanding accessory dwelling unit development should be a no-brainer given Chicago’s 120,000-unit shortage of affordable housing.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The crew shot on the beach, at the harbor, at the house and at Old Town in eight different looks.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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Now the homeowner is requesting permission from the local council, to rezone the historic property as three houses and a cottage.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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African Portfolio attorney Rodney Gould told Fox News Digital that African Portfolio arranged the couple's lodging and the owners of the lodging, Chiawa Safaris in Zambia, provided the tour guides.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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First-person accounts from Indiana State Treasurer Samuel Merrill and his family tell the tale of a challenging two-week trek marred by weather, sickness and inconsistent lodging along the way.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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Architect Jackson Gott’s ornamental tile roofs and dunce-cap-like decorative towers got chopped off.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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Toro gave the seven-story townhouse a grand makeover including an indoor pool, roof terrace, and artisanal furniture.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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