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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors
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Recent Examples of habitat
Those that remain face significant challenges from habitat alteration, pollution and fishing practices.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The surge in visitors due to Moo Deng’s fame means that guests are limited to a five-minute visit to her habitat on weekends, so that everyone gets a chance to see Moo Deng without causing her stress.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 10 July 2025
The International Crane Foundation has also found willing partners in DPRK and Russia for its activities related to conservation habitat.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Taken together, the 16 different vertebrates found at the site indicate how different groups of organisms lived in distinct ecological habitats even during the Triassic.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
The surge in visitors due to Moo Deng’s fame means that guests are limited to a five-minute visit to her habitat on weekends, so that everyone gets a chance to see Moo Deng without causing her stress.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 10 July 2025
The International Crane Foundation has also found willing partners in DPRK and Russia for its activities related to conservation habitat.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Taken together, the 16 different vertebrates found at the site indicate how different groups of organisms lived in distinct ecological habitats even during the Triassic.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitat
Noun
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Here are the ones every home bartender should know how to make.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 July 2025
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Advertisement Macron has not specified what territory France would recognize as being part of a Palestinian state.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Stocks are closing out the week in record territory thanks to five straight positive sessions for the S & P 500 .—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Bose’s first high-profile acquisitions, these high-end audio brands will allow the company to tailor the performance and appearance of its systems to auto brands appealing to a wider range of buyers.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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