as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
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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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Posey offloaded the unique dwelling for about $1.7 million in 2023—a slight drop from her original $1.99 million asking price.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Already, a raft of bills have been introduced to promote accessory dwelling units, reduce minimum lot sizes and slash parking minimums.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025
Posey offloaded the unique dwelling for about $1.7 million in 2023—a slight drop from her original $1.99 million asking price.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Most interesting of all, the brown anoles evolved new physical traits to support their new ground-dwelling lifestyle.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2025
Next stop is axe throwing to represent Mel’s present as a farm-dwelling horse-owner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
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The victim is chief usher A.B. Wynter (Giancarlo Esposito, who replaced Andre Braugher following his death in December 2023), the man not only in charge of the White House’s massive staff but also responsible for putting out the many fires that occur behind the scenes at the presidential residence.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The club — which has about 400 members, roughly 30% from the Philly area — currently has 22 residences and is looking to add dozens more in the coming years, Serenité CEO Todd Cannon tells Axios.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.—
Tom Dunlop,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Sign In Celebrity Real Estate The Los Feliz four-bedroom is over 100 years old By India Roby March 21, 2025 Actors Kate Mara and Jamie Bell have listed their Los Angeles abode for just a hair under $5 million.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Twelve of the 14 playoff spots are decided, and the Broncos and Buccaneers can clinch the two remaining spots with wins.—
Josh Kendall,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.—
Perry Vandell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Fauna, which is filled with beautiful tilework and flooded with daytime light, is meant to evoke the style and casual warmth of a Catalan bourgeois house.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Affleck purchased his own $20.5 million house in Los Angeles on July 24, 2024.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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What emerges is a classic brick Colonial Revival, with shuttered, paned windows, roof twinned by chimneys, and perfect little dormers.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Renovations to replace the iconic 1977 Louis I. Kahn designed modernist museum’s roof, skylights, and lighting systems help safeguard both the building and its artworks.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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