1
as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
All of this is now possible thanks to an advanced 3D printing-welding approach that can print these large habitation structures.
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
The research builds on mysterious archaeological evidence that points to early human habitation in the ISEA, despite most of it being never connected to mainland Asia by land bridges or ice sheets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
The museum inside traces the island’s habitation history from the Taino people, whose roots here reach back more than a millennium, to the Danes’ use of the fort as a governor’s residence, a church, and later a jail.
—Carol M. Bareuther, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
The research builds on mysterious archaeological evidence that points to early human habitation in the ISEA, despite most of it being never connected to mainland Asia by land bridges or ice sheets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
The museum inside traces the island’s habitation history from the Taino people, whose roots here reach back more than a millennium, to the Danes’ use of the fort as a governor’s residence, a church, and later a jail.
—Carol M. Bareuther, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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Systems that provide real-time capacity monitoring and trend analysis help lounges manage occupancy and deliver better service.—
Stoyan Mitov,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Simon Property Group, a leading mall operator, has acknowledged a 5 percent drop in mall occupancy over the past two years.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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It was designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and creators seeking long-term or permanent residences in natural settings, while maintaining access to connectivity and quality.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Choose from accommodations within the historic Founder's Cove or more modern rooms, suites, and residences at Eclipse by Half Moon.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Such is the life of someone in his occupation, whose importance intensifies on days like Thursday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That resolution must address the root of the conflict: Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories captured in 1967.—
Daoud Kuttab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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New York City Penthouse Jackman and Furness purchased their impressive downtown Manhattan abode for about $21 million in 2022, just a year before announcing their split, according to Architectural Digest.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Typically, when checking for lead in a home's tap water, municipalities (or contractors) will obtain water samples from the dwelling, then analyze those samples in a lab.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Window treatments appear in nearly every room in the house, but the kitchen has long been neglected, thanks to airflow needs and cooking residue.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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At night, for example, when the house is silent and your work is done.—
Ann Goldstein,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Lee’s Summit’s proximity to the Arrowhead soccer matches makes the community uniquely situated for lodging and attractions for guests, and Maxwell said the team is hopeful that the community will be selected.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Family-run and set in a house from the 1700s, this intimate 10-room lodging has exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Additionally, there will be communal areas, roof terraces, floating gardens, and lots of greenery throughout.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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At the stable after the practice run, under fans suspended from its gabled roof, soldiers washed down the horses.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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