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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
Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Below them, a man and his girlfriend stomped on the roof of a Hyundai Tucson.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Off the faceoff, Tabin picked up a loose puck and roofed a backhand on Philips.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Noun
These families are already choosing between food and a roof over their heads, utilities, medicine and transportation.
—Michael Farver, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Below them, a man and his girlfriend stomped on the roof of a Hyundai Tucson.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 14 June 2026
Verb
Mazda also offers a broad selection of optional extras, including multiple paint finishes, different alloy wheel designs, styling packs and practical accessories such as bike carriers, dog guards and roof storage solutions.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Off the faceoff, Tabin picked up a loose puck and roofed a backhand on Philips.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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The undulating roofline imitates the Allegheny Mountains, and 38 steel columns create a canopy reminiscent of the region's forests, Prix Versailles says.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Another nod comes by way of the retractable nature of one of the canopies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Residents asked to shelter in place LAFD issued a shelter-in-place order for parts of Boyle Heights as the fire continued to burn.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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The spokesperson said Caltrans partners with local government agencies that are funded, trained and equipped to help people sheltering on state right-of-way to find alternative shelter options.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Case in point with virtual story times with Big City Readers; a bedtime book cart, their Little Legends Scavenger Hunt, and themed guest room packages (complete with an in-room tent).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The palace was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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After identifying the vehicle in the shootings, Graves said that Sanchez-Munoz was tracked to a home in the 700 block of South Brookside Avenue, thought to be his primary residence.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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At the helm, bucket seats reinforce the high- performance feel, while the cockpit accommodates up to 12 guests, with a central dining area, twin aft sunpads, and a larger sunpad forward.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The presidential suite has ergonomic desks and chairs (perfect for a working vacation) and brown leather details that give a cozy feel, plus floor-to-ceiling windows with unparalleled, unobstructed views of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Lean back slightly, point your collarbone up toward the ceiling, engage your core, and pull the bar down toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together at the bottom.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
17 June 2026
Noun
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There, with the help of Cassandre Bonhomme, who has been working with the Anthony family as an event planner and designer for about a decade, the basketball star turned his 13,000-square-foot Westchester County abode into a home that matches his unique and eclectic taste.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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