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as in to remain
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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Recent Examples of dwell
They are often transported in used furniture, mattresses, and suitcases and from dwelling to dwelling.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Again, White excels at capturing the woozy world of self-regard in which Victoria dwells — and in which, really, all of the Ratliffs dwell.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Despite her long term notoriety, this iconic musician doesn’t dwell on past triumphs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
For now, hockey’s moment with the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and its Thursday night crescendo is worth celebrating, and exploring, more than the current NBA malaise is worth lamenting or dwelling upon.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Again, White excels at capturing the woozy world of self-regard in which Victoria dwells — and in which, really, all of the Ratliffs dwell.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Despite her long term notoriety, this iconic musician doesn’t dwell on past triumphs.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
For now, hockey’s moment with the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and its Thursday night crescendo is worth celebrating, and exploring, more than the current NBA malaise is worth lamenting or dwelling upon.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
Verb
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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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For utility executives, the complication of rising power demand remains top of mind.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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In today’s world, where indoor air quality is often compromised, incorporating plants into your living space not only enhances your home’s aesthetic but also supports your overall well-being.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Similar, although not identical behavior has been observed among living parasitoid wasp species.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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Their reflective processing partner, on the other hand, prefers to stay quiet.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The contract provided funding for attorneys to represent minors who are under the custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement — at least 4,000 of whom reside in California — in immigration court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Now, scientists have discovered a thriving ecosystem beneath where the iceberg used to reside.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Hazen said the team waited until Pfaadt’s spot in the starting rotation was secure before offering the extension.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Most waited until the following month to restore access, however, fearing repercussions.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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