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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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verb

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Recent Examples of home
Noun
As the world looks more toward environmentally conscious solutions, solar has been on the forefront of many people’s minds—from greener businesses to home solar paneling. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 How can home health employees restore a sense of well-being for their clients in an environment where every familiar touchpoint is gone? Josh Klein, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
If Prevost spent most of his first quarter-century less than 800 miles from his home, the decades that followed would take him quite a bit farther. Belinda Luscombe, Time, 1 July 2025 But then construction crews began arriving in droves less than 2 miles from her home. Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for home
Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
Noun
  • Even after getting into the home, completing a full and thorough search of the residence was nearly impossible.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
  • While the prenup is valid anywhere, another insider confirmed to Page Six that the divorce can only happen in Florida, which is Bezos and Sanchez’s state of primary residence.
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Located in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the continental United States, the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve provides critical habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Others urge for the conservation of the bears’ habitat, and there was even a sanctuary, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, created for them in Zarnesti, according to the outlet.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • The Republican president earlier told reporters that the U.S. was soon preparing to send letters to different countries, informing them of the new tariff rate his administration would impose on them.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 June 2025
  • In this country, abandoned by God and government, the only consolation is the compassion and silent heroism of a few human beings.
    Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The median household wealth in New Zealand, as reported in a 2021 study, was approximately $397,000.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Since the band formed in 2008, Nanook's brand of melancholic folk-pop has sold around 5,000 records in Greenland − meaning that about 1 in 10 Greenlanders, 1 in 4 or 5 households, could own one.
    Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Without one of those, a person must show a driver’s license or identification along with another document showing birthplace, such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, consular report of birth abroad or final adoption decree.
    Grace Abels, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • His birthplace, Antigo, Wis., an hour and a half northwest of Green Bay, had a fair and D. Wayne ... liked the horses.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Hudson played three years with Harvey at UCF and roomed with him his senior year.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
  • Stanford freshman teammates, unlike at many schools, are not allowed to room together, and there are no guarantees they’ll even be paired with another athlete.
    Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Two other roommates survived, including one who described to police seeing a man in black clothes walk past her in the house.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
  • In the early hours of Nov. 13, students Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle were stabbed to death in the girls' off-campus house.
    Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.
    Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The full eyewear range — both optical and sun — will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the market in January next year.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 July 2025

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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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