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as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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Recent Examples of dwell
Attempting to move forward with her life rather than dwelling on the past (and resolutely determined to never see her father again), she’s still haunted by her family’s fracturing in regards to having faith that any relationship can last.
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On the flip side of Larson’s win, Buescher prefers not to dwell on his runner-up finish last year.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
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Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Don’t dwell on this, because many people feel strained relations with others today, especially their daily contacts.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.
—Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
On the flip side of Larson’s win, Buescher prefers not to dwell on his runner-up finish last year.
—Reid Spencer, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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Those that are too old or damaged from collisions or fires to ever return to city streets sometimes remain in the yard so they can be stripped for parts or used for training.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Brands must be agile and deeply attuned to cultural shifts to remain relevant.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Post-Apocalyptic Dramas Silo A mysterious and unknown event means that all of humanity now lives deep underground in a Silo, a complex and gigantic 144-level community with firmly entrenched class systems and plenty of intrigue.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 May 2025
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And now, their playoff hopes live to see another day.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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The move is a recognition by Sony that broadcast TV audiences are aging, and the studio must expand its reach to stay relevant with younger viewers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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At the welcome center, the art and artifacts will reside in a research unit that was backed by a half-million-dollar grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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The Pinta family, formerly of Buffalo Grove, now resides in Prairie View.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Judd told reporters the woman questioned why deputies waited so long to shoot, but the sheriff said his deputies were trying to de-escalate the situation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Back in Lisbon, Magellan meets and marries Beatriz (Angela Azevedo), though she’s largely left to wait and wilt as her husband remains faithful above all to the waves.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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