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as in house
the place where one lives
as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roof
Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
Clear snow from the roof to prevent it from sliding onto your windshield.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
But, instead, my son and I scramble up the ladder onto the hut roof and play games, project movies onto the wall.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And turkey vultures occasionally cover the roof of their home.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025
Clear snow from the roof to prevent it from sliding onto your windshield.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
The shot was tipped, went off the end boards and right back to Wennberg, who roofed it over Utah goalie Connor Ingram for his first goal of the season.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
But, instead, my son and I scramble up the ladder onto the hut roof and play games, project movies onto the wall.
—Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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From the gingham bed canopy to the adorable wicker dog in the living area, the suite felt more like an extension of someone’s fabulous Southern home than a basic hotel room, capturing the warmth this area is so well-known for.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The sensors either hung in the canopy or embedded themselves in the ground depending on type.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the house is now completely empty of furniture.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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His only things were, there’s a house with a presence in it.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Cars carry us around in movable indoor spaces, regardless of season; apartments and houses are equipped with electrical heating and cooling systems that shelter us from nature's harshest days.—
Avery Keatley,
NPR,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Kingsway Exchange Tunnels were built in the 1940s to shelter Londoners from the Blitz bombing campaign during World War II.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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Testing tents in McLaren's Monsoon chamber remains a career highlight, while pitching reviews of exercise bikes a week before lockdown 1.0,...—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
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Numerous people across western North Carolina are still sleeping in tents and campers more than 100 days after the storm hit the area in the early morning hours of Sept. 27.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In order to enter the Palisades burn zone, authorities are requiring entry passes or proof of residence.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The federal government will also soon be on the brink of default, and Congress must raise the debt ceiling to avoid it.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Another fence Republicans need to clear is the debt ceiling.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
28 Jan. 2025
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This two-story accessory dwelling unit in Silver Lake is fresh, fun, playful and sophisticated.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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Douglas Friedman Ten Plus Three boasts a portfolio of high-end residences, including mountain homes, beach retreats, and urban dwellings, yet no matter the location, each space exudes warmth and sophistication.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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