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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 In order to further minimize weight, Renault also designed an air circulation system that keeps the cabin well-ventilated without the need for an air conditioning system. New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025 Resist the urge to get a facial, play the slots, book a tour or other things that aren’t prepaid, and take delight in a folio delivered to your app or cabin that has few, if any extra charges. David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025 So the cost of the cabin and pet fees are now being divided among couples, but as a single individual, she’s expected to pay the same amount as everyone else. Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025 After a night of heavy drinking for some crew members on Below Deck Down Under season 2, bosun Luke Jones stripped naked and locked himself in an unconscious female crew member's cabin. Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cabin 
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Noun
  • The short trail passes faithful re-creations of domed huts and paperbark canoes, offering a glimpse of how the Indigenous Needwonnee people lived and cultivated the land.
    Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Some of the 33 rooms in the 5-star Auberge de la Maison are inspired by real mountain huts while others have a more romantic style.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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  • The couple, who were homeless, were living in the cottage without permission, state police said.
    Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The barefoot-luxury cottages with spacious porches and comfy beds.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The addition of about 500 new jobs will have a significant impact on the area’s employment and economic landscapes, Sada said, noting that the chamber doesn’t anticipate these positions to be highly specialized roles.
    Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Thursday is the deadline for bills to pass and advance to the opposite chamber.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Read on to find a list of foods in the latter camp that registered dietitians wholeheartedly recommend.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 11 Feb. 2025
  • In Mae La camp, Rosella can’t stray far from her oxygen tank.
    Ivan Watson, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
    Harshita Mary Varghese, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • As retinol promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture, a combination of glycolic and mandelic acids exfoliates the look of skin for a smoother texture.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • The lumbering animal had wandered aimlessly around the old mill and through several of the old mining shacks.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
  • There were many memories made there and the grandchildren loved their time at the deer shack.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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  • Flying Whales The huge cargo hold will be built as a structural compartment in the belly of the ship, with a dual sliding door system for loading and unloading cargo via hydraulic cables without the vessel having to land.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Its compartments and zipped internal pockets will satisfy those with a penchant for organization.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • Maryland and other bay states also have failed miserably in curbing pollutant flows from developed and developing land.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Feb. 2025
  • As of Thursday, the Navy is continuing efforts to safely remove the aircraft from the bay as quickly as possible, while minimizing environmental impact, according to a statement.
    Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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