Definition of homenext
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as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found the American south, the home of the armadillo the island is home to many thousands of plant species

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as in country
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship the U.S. is my home the folks back home were always eager for news about how well they had fared since moving away

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as in household
those who live as a family in one house comes from a loving home a man who believes that a person's home is the most important thing in life

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as in birthplace
a place of origin Springfield, Massachusetts, is the home of basketball, for it was there that Dr. James Naismith invented the game to keep his students active during foul weather

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home

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verb

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Recent Examples of home
Noun
Ancient Greeks imagined Olympus as the home of their 12 principal gods, including Zeus (god of the sky and thunder and king of the gods), Hera, Athena, Apollo and more. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The proposal is for one building that would contain three studio apartment homes, 35 one-bedroom apartment homes, and 36 two bedroom apartment homes. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
But in recent years, researchers have homed in specifically on behaviors that indicate compulsive use of social media. Carmel Wroth, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026 Multiple savings accounts can home this money, assuming savers don't want to try their luck investing in stocks instead. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home
Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
Noun
  • Specifically, the proposal would eliminate foreign-currency gain or loss on qualifying principal-residence mortgages and increase the de minimis exclusion for personal foreign-currency gains from $200 to $1,000.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the home is outfitted with original fixtures and an array of bespoke touches that the renowned architect handcrafted for his family residence.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Players compete to build massive engines of profit and production to transform Mars into a livable habitat, all in the glorious name of cutthroat capitalism.
    Alan Bradley, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The property contains inland wetland resources, providing functions and values, including groundwater interaction, sediment retention, nutrient removal, wildlife habitat, flood storage, and ecological support, the motion says.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Marina was adamant to the federal agents that her former husband could never have given secrets to another country.
    Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Our country has used science to make society safer and healthier over time, improving lives, making jobs safer, and preventing early deaths.
    Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And given that, and the high state and municipal taxes many households and businesses face, Fazio added, Connecticut should tighten retirement benefits again before extending them next summer.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • With the average American household using about 899 kWh every four weeks, that translates to a monthly bill of approximately $177 before delivery charges, taxes and other fees.
    Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The film stars revered Indian thespian Naseeruddin Shah as Rashid Ali, a Punjabi Muslim man whose family left before Partition and who returns to his birthplace after a lifetime in England.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The agreement was signed in Mecca, Islam’s holiest city and the birthplace of the Prophet Mohammed, imbuing it with political and religious symbolism.
    Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Improving representation is an important step, but leaders must also build processes that invite different viewpoints and give team members room to challenge prevailing ideas.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Always room for improvement … Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada went a perfect 10-for-10 in Wednesday’s practice.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators learned that the man allegedly arrived at his ex-girlfriend's house uninvited and assaulted her.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Spray the solution at key entry points around the house, such as windows, doors and near plumbing.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Compared to Chalamet, another leading man with great range but more naked ambition than Pattinson, the British star’s self-effacing personality comes across as more endearing, Weekman believes.
    David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Understanding how cardiac neurons function could lead to new therapies for a range of cardiovascular conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and myocardial infarctions.
    Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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