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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
Each spring, species such as swans and geese rely on the lake's waters and surrounding habitat to refuel for their long journeys.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The reason so many pelicans are underfed has not been scientifically established, but Bergeron is among those who believe warming ocean water near the surface has prompted fish to swim deeper seeking a cooler habitat, out of pelicans’ reach.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
That means sea turtle nests need to be marked before any seaweed cleanups can begin in Miami Beach, considered a crucial nesting habitat for loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning have been observed exiting their habitat and moving toward urban areas, such as freeways, due to the toxins' effect on the brain, Smith said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The reason so many pelicans are underfed has not been scientifically established, but Bergeron is among those who believe warming ocean water near the surface has prompted fish to swim deeper seeking a cooler habitat, out of pelicans’ reach.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
That means sea turtle nests need to be marked before any seaweed cleanups can begin in Miami Beach, considered a crucial nesting habitat for loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
Sea lions suffering from domoic acid poisoning have been observed exiting their habitat and moving toward urban areas, such as freeways, due to the toxins' effect on the brain, Smith said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitat
Noun
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The two-story, single-family homes were lit on fire and sustained structural damage, according to the Fire Department.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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For Adolf Hitler’s acolytes, the home was the microcosm of the nation, and mothers were its keepers.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Sikes delves into uncharted territory, with pieces that are a first for the designer.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Arguments cross the line into unhealthy territory when respect disappears.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Mosaic products are easily accessible and offered in a wide range of retail and hobby formats.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Trump has disrupted decades of American trade policies, including with key security allies like Japan, by imposing big import taxes on a wide range of products.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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