as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
Owned and operated by the Herodion Hotel, this sophisticated abode features high ceilings, a leafy courtyard, and an alfresco dining space for entertaining.
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Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
New York City Penthouse Jackman and Furness purchased their impressive downtown Manhattan abode for about $21 million in 2022, just a year before announcing their split, according to Architectural Digest.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Helen Iatrou, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
New York City Penthouse Jackman and Furness purchased their impressive downtown Manhattan abode for about $21 million in 2022, just a year before announcing their split, according to Architectural Digest.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 30 May 2025
Improbably located right across the street from their humble abode is the upscale manse inhabited by the Falconers, a rich couple (Katherine Waterson, Chris Klein) who’ve raised only child Tiffany (Fina Strazza) to be a particularly stinging WASP.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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Vance Luther Boelter, the man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses at their residences in the early hours of Saturday morning, was reportedly arrested Sunday evening.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
16 June 2025
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This was symbolically demonstrated in a ceremony attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani, in which U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack raised the U.S. flag above the U.S. ambassador’s residence in the capital.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
Noun
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The city is about to legalize selling these backyard homes, also known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), creating unprecedented opportunity.—
Saad Asad,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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His criminal history includes discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling and vehicle, battery on spouse or cohabitant, willful cruelty to child, driving under the influence, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and personal use of a firearm.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Read on to learn how to keep flies away, including the best natural ways to keep flies out of your house.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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While working on the painting in a bahay kubo—a shelter made of woven bamboo—next to her house to escape the summer heat, Cajipe Endaya was captivated by how well the sawali’s texture and color matched her canvas.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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Both bills would eliminate tax credits for households that buy or lease electric vehicles, or that make their homes more energy efficient.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 June 2025
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Further accommodations are dotted throughout the village in self-catering apartments and boutique lodgings.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Other affordable destinations include Arkansas and Oklahoma, places that let road warriors to save on gas and lodgings.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Plata then dribbles inside against Gusto’s momentum and strikes the ball into the roof of the goal, but Sanchez saves it.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Maybe an auxiliary box on the roof of Murphy’s Bleachers?—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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The establishment is designed to be a comfortable place to gather.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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