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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But a strong peso also carries risks – squeezing domestic industry by making exports more costly, deterring investors, and raising fears of a crash.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
Doubt eventually led to 2011’s The Help, an adaptation of the 2009 Kathryn Stockett best-selling novel ostensibly about African American domestics working for white families in 1960s Mississippi.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
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It is expected a verdict for the domestic trial will be reached in 2026.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
But a strong peso also carries risks – squeezing domestic industry by making exports more costly, deterring investors, and raising fears of a crash.
—Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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There's slightly more body and flavor to D-Light than there is to domestics such as Bud Light and Miller Lite.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024
Doubt eventually led to 2011’s The Help, an adaptation of the 2009 Kathryn Stockett best-selling novel ostensibly about African American domestics working for white families in 1960s Mississippi.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 8 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’s a wealth of themes to plumb, from familial trauma to addiction to sexism to the tyranny of genius, but its core exploration of the sacrifice required to be an artist is exhilarating, brutal, and intoxicating.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both the Yurok and Alaska’s indigenous people rely heavily on the local environment for their food and livelihood.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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These names are a mix of monikers that stem from indigenous Australian languages, Aussie place names, botanical names, and more.Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
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The former dining room, where there’s an outlet in the floor that was used to connect to a bell for servants, is now the library.Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2024
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In the early decades, over the summer break, some students were sent to work as servants in white homes.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.Kara Nelson, CNN, 5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.NBC News, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2020
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African Penguin—Found In The Southern Coast Of Africa Along the southern coast of Namibia and South Africa, a penguin species is notable for being relatively tame, allowing close approaches by humans.Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The naysayers were right about one thing: Our gatherings are tamer and involve little to no wine, but my internal organs are grateful.Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024
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The Ainu’s story is poignantly reminiscent of that of aboriginal folk elsewhere: lost land, language, culture and rights.Gavin J Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
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Archaeological Planet is a museum dedicated to the history of Puerto Rico’s native aboriginal population, which includes thousands of artifacts that will transport you back in time.Zayda Rivera, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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