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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2
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
But curious travelers will find complex layers of human habitation, labor, and trade on islands that are still on the transatlantic routes of birds, whales, and the oil industry.
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Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
It is slated to begin as a permanent base at the moon’s south pole and eventually expand into a network of orbital and surface facilities supporting exploration, resource extraction, and long-term habitation.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Such defensive settlements became the norm in areas vulnerable to slave-raiding, with individual houses and collective habitations undergoing significant transformations.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Wild elephants often stray into human habitations this time of year, when rice fields are ready for harvesting.
—CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
It is slated to begin as a permanent base at the moon’s south pole and eventually expand into a network of orbital and surface facilities supporting exploration, resource extraction, and long-term habitation.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Such defensive settlements became the norm in areas vulnerable to slave-raiding, with individual houses and collective habitations undergoing significant transformations.
—Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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Over that period, the hotel’s occupancy has spiked nearly 30 percentage points, said General Manager Nadim Barrage.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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City records show no certificates of occupancy have been issued for the building in 2025 or 2026.—
Aarón Torres,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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According to police, about 30 minutes after his release, Barnes allegedly contacted the victim by telephone and returned to their residence.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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Crime scene tape was placed along the front of the residence.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What are people reading under occupation?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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That is not what this occupation is about.—
Alex Derosier,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jenner offered a look at some of the design details being installed inside her new abode, and revealed a glimpse of the exterior layout.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift and Selke, twin sisters and lifelong popcorn lovers, started Just Pop In in 2003 in a tight 500-square-foot abode just north of the Broad Ripple strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The standard studio apartment-style layout of the 135-square-foot dwelling includes a small bedroom, a combination kitchen and living area, and a bathroom, which is equipped with a toilet, shower, and sink.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Displaced families often spend weeks, sometimes months, in makeshift dwellings, including public squares and deserted government buildings, while children lose months or even years of education as schools close or become inaccessible owing to gang activity.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rolling Stone reported that the non-profit DMO Discover Puerto Rico estimated that the residency brought in about $200 million in tourist dollars spent on lodging, transportation, and food.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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This was the beginning of a Patti’s lodging and restaurant empire called Patti's 1880 Settlement.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The fire broke out at a home in Milton, Massachusetts, after the man used a blowtorch to melt ice on his roof, Milton Fire Deputy Chief John Earner said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Turquoise project, by contrast, is said to stand 239 feet high, as measured from the ground to the roof.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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