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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
The Artemis program, proposing lunar habitation and infrastructure, stands to redefine the role of our species within the universe.
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Time,
2 June 2026
This consistent habitation, in addition to facilitating ongoing science, has essentially given humanity a lens to see Earth from afar.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Mates and Fong were among hundreds of volunteers who fanned out across the Bay Area in late January to count homeless people living outdoors, in vehicles, or in other places not meant for habitation.
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Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
It will also be used as a test-bed for long-term habitation and preparatory work for permanent bases.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Time,
2 June 2026
This consistent habitation, in addition to facilitating ongoing science, has essentially given humanity a lens to see Earth from afar.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Mates and Fong were among hundreds of volunteers who fanned out across the Bay Area in late January to count homeless people living outdoors, in vehicles, or in other places not meant for habitation.
—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
21 May 2026
It will also be used as a test-bed for long-term habitation and preparatory work for permanent bases.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
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The resort is a quiet one, even during max occupancy at high season.
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Smart buildings powered by integrated AI can dynamically balance energy loads, optimize HVAC systems in real-time based on occupancy sensors, and interface directly with smart grids to reduce peak demand.
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Per The Guardian, Harry specifically requested police protection outside of royal residences to ensure his family's safety.
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
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During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
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The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
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Nestled across the street from the iconic Chateau Marmont, Braun’s abode was abuzz with soccer enthusiasts and Hollywood insiders alike, including Paris Hilton, Vas Morgan, Romeo Beckham, Dove Cameron, and Jordan Barrett.
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Greyfield Inn, the sole commercial property on the island, was formerly the private abode of the Carnegie family, who have served as stewards of the island since the 1880s.
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From here the route winds south past the town of Telluride, with its legendary skiing and film, jazz and bluegrass festivals, and out to Mesa Verde National Park, where Puebloan people carved gorgeous cliff dwellings in the buttes and gorges.
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The owner has subsequently been unable to occupy or rent the dwelling, and her only recourse has been to price it below market value and attempt to sell.
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Now that Love's eight children are all grown up and out of the house, the family has opted to sell the home and look for something smaller near Lake Tahoe, according to the listing agency.
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Plaintiffs have used internal documents from the companies to allege that, in house, people have long recognized a correlation between NEC and the use of preterm formulas made from cow’s milk.
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The better lodging question is not only where the room looks best.
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City provides families with free lodging and support while their children with serious illness receive care.
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Several days of extreme heat and severe storms culminated in a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey on July 6.
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Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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