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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays

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as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season

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Recent Examples of cabin Precondition the cabin Set the preconditioning mode to warm the interior of the vehicle, which does not draw from the battery. Mark Maynard, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024 The first Evil Dead released in 1981 and stars Bruce Campbell as one of five college students who clash against a legion of demons and spirits in an isolated cabin in the woods. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Tickets are only eligible for basic economy and main cabin seats. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024 To keep the car’s weight down, most components are composite or plastic and the upholstery is a textured leatherette that feels like marine grade vinyl; there are very few metal surfaces in the cabin. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cabin 
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  • Observants build and dwell in a sukkah (a temporary hut) and wave the lulav and etrog (a palm frond and citrus fruit).
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Set him in the bathtub underneath the hut, use the scoop to shower him in warm water, and wash the dirt away.
    Quincy Bulin, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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  • Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina Ft. Myers Beach, Florida The Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina’s retro, muted pink exterior is a subtle nod to its humble beginnings as a small cottage in 1950.
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But when an unwelcome stranger interrupts Ramona’s first night in the Malibu cottage, the entire scheme could go up in flames.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • All three women are seen as potential holdouts on his nomination in a chamber where Republicans will soon hold a 53-47 majority that has little room left to lose anyone else from inside the GOP.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite these efforts, enough lawmakers managed to convene in the parliamentary chamber, unanimously rejecting Yoon's declaration.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • The image, which first appeared in Harper's Weekly, was created as Union propaganda during the war, featuring Santa handing out presents at a Union Army camp.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Mathews set up remote training camps in Idaho and Missouri.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • The cells of the epidermis, or the outside layer of skin, constantly regenerate.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During Combs' time in federal custody, his legal team previously alleged misconduct after his cell was searched.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • They were forced to drive to a shack on the outskirts of the city with just a mattress, toilet and sink, where they were held captive overnight, according to reports.
    Brie Stimson, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Originally, Joe started out with a simple seafood shack, serving fish sandwiches and fries to those visiting Miami Beach.
    Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Ozark Trail Belt Bag This belt bag comes with a fully adjustable waist strap to double as a crossbody, a buckle closure, and three zippered compartments: a main one, a pocket in the front, and a stash pocket in the back for essentials.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to loving the shape, its plethora of nifty compartments are the true stars.
    Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Already, communities across the bay are arming themselves with legal know-how: forming volunteer groups to monitor for ICE, connecting immigrants to lawyers, and preparing contingency plans in case of deportation.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.

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