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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Wind speeds of up to 50 mph were reported in the Elgin area, and wind is the likely source of the roof damage done at First United Methodist, which houses Elgin’s homeless shelter.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Add-ons: Central vacuum, standalone freezers, sprinklers, pool, spa, sump or well pump, septic system, roof leaks
Coverage limits: $3,000 for AC/heating; $500 for electrical, plumbing and appliances; $400 for roof leaks.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Wind speeds of up to 50 mph were reported in the Elgin area, and wind is the likely source of the roof damage done at First United Methodist, which houses Elgin’s homeless shelter.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Bratt scored the winning goal against the Americans by cutting into high-danger ice and roofing a shot over Jake Oettinger.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Add-ons: Central vacuum, standalone freezers, sprinklers, pool, spa, sump or well pump, septic system, roof leaks
Coverage limits: $3,000 for AC/heating; $500 for electrical, plumbing and appliances; $400 for roof leaks.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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The architects gave body to that belief with an undulating wooden ceiling that starts above the stage, rolls out over the lobby, and terminates in a bright up-pointed canopy like the peak of a yellow baseball cap.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
13 Mar. 2025
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Larger groups will appreciate the overwater two-bedroom villas and oasis overwater two-bedroom villas that feature large living spaces and private pools, making for the ideal canopy on which to compose unforgettable memories.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Listings moved fast Earlier this year, U.S. houses were selling at the slowest pace since March 2020, Redfin reported.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As guests sheltered in place, Omni employees snapped into action.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Small, maneuverable and impossible to jam, Russia’s best fiber-optic drones can—in the hands of skilled operators—slip into the buildings and dugouts sheltering Ukrainian vehicles.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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Plan for food trucks, beer, live music and a heated tent.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The residence is situated on the banks of the Siletz River, the Statesman Journal reported.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Michael died at his Los Angeles, California, residence in 2009 after going into cardiac arrest.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Explain the value of taking stress breaks during the day, and offer anytime access to resources to accommodate long hours or busy travel schedules. 4.—
Michael Held,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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To accommodate the rush, airlines serving Sacramento International Airport have increased their service capacity in March by 21% compared to March 2024, Myers said.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If the exteriors were constrained to faithful re-creations, the interiors offered vessels for experimentation, with two-story volumes carved out of both homes, rear windows reconfigured or enlarged, and ceiling height added by raising the roof and digging into the basement.—
Sam Cochran,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bruins have younger players in Providence with higher NHL ceilings than Lettieri and Brown.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Current policies that could be a template for regulatory revamping, according to the report: the state’s bolstering of accessory dwelling units, electric vehicle charging stations and certain environmental restoration projects.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Densification—constructing multifamily units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and mixed-use developments—maximizes land use.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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