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as in residence
the place where one lives
as we entered his 34-room mansion, our host playfully exclaimed, "Welcome to my humble home!"
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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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Recent Examples of home
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.
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Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
The Hurricanes also home wins over Notre Dame, Bethune-Cookman, USF, Florida Stanford and Syracuse as well as a loss to Louisville.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
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The Americans, playing in front of a frenzied crowed on home soil in the San Francisco Bay Area, were down a man and nursing a 1-0 lead.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.
—
Pj Green
july 1,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Verb
Multiple savings accounts can home this money, assuming savers don't want to try their luck investing in stocks instead.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
The Hurricanes also home wins over Notre Dame, Bethune-Cookman, USF, Florida Stanford and Syracuse as well as a loss to Louisville.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
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The woman called police as Houston left the residence.
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The players are on their water break as Canada finally takes up residence in the attacking third.
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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Fleenor said rapid development is creating the ideal habitat for the roaches to thrive.
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Leiter said the final destination of the framework is peace between the two countries.
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Many countries and global organizations have pledged support and aid.
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The apartments will be reserved for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income, providing affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
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According to reports for the recycLA program, a commercial and multifamily waste collection franchise program, only about half of households and business are separating their compostable waste.
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One of the best-preserved is Motovun, the birthplace of race car driver Mario Andretti.
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His core philosophy rejects repetitive collections, instead championing constant reinvention and diversity, deeply rooted in his birthplace.
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Leaving doors open lets cool air flow from room to room the way it’s supposed to.
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That leaves room for all sorts of brainstorming, including Aitken’s curiosity about flanking the development with high-rise residential buildings, similar to the condominiums that have risen next to Petco Park in San Diego.
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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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Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.
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Events listed on the calendar range from neighborhood gatherings and historical commemorations to concerts, family activities and civic engagement programs.
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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