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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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
At the end of most nights, the restaurant allowed Gordon to take slices and some other entrees home free of charge.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Outside of the many unique homes, there’s so much to see and experience at Tryall Club.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
But, with three dogs already, homing another pooch felt unsustainable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
At the end of most nights, the restaurant allowed Gordon to take slices and some other entrees home free of charge.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
The Charlotte 49ers’ home-opener nearly had it all Saturday night.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Outside of the many unique homes, there’s so much to see and experience at Tryall Club.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
Noun
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Standard mortgage documents commonly include an occupancy clause that requires the borrower to use the property as their principal residence for at least a year.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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My work spans high-performance corporate headquarters, luxury residences and culturally significant renovations.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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After walking on her own into the indoor habitat, the zoo's veterinary team performed an exam to assess Ruth's well-being, according to the post.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for foreign fighters to join his country’s International Legion, which supplements the army’s ranks to counter Russia’s incursion.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dryden also represented his country several times, most notably helping Team Canada defeat the Soviet Union in the 1972 Summit Series.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Chastain portrayed Celia Foote in the drama based on Kathryn Stockett's novel of the same name about a white journalist chronicling the lives of Black maids working for white households in 1960s Mississippi.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Spread across about 130 hectares, which is about 185 football fields, the farm is estimated to generate a total of 100 GWh of electricity annually and power more than 18,000 average Swedish households.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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But despite his global dominance, Armani — who died at age 91 on September 4 — will be honored for the last time in a private funeral ceremony away from the spotlight and near his birthplace.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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The iconic New York music venue CBGB is the ultimate contrast as the noted birthplace of American punk rock music.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Wall Street investment bank says stocks like Chewy have plenty more to room.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tight end Jake Young, who roomed with Harrell at North Carolina in 2022, landed at Charlotte after two seasons with Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple still live in separate houses but eat dinner together most nights.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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After two deep misfires, Patrick Mahomes finally connected with Tyquan Thornton deep to get within field-goal range.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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After Lautaro Martinez scored Argentina’s second in the 76th minute, Messi tapped in from close range four minutes later to seal Argentina’s win.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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