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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
Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Investigators learned the couple’s son, 37-year-old Nicholas Steven Kirchner, took off from the home before deputies arrived.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Jennifer Weil, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Foster families are needed to aid in homing the pets until adoption, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country, as well as being an avid fan of sailing.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Investigators learned the couple’s son, 37-year-old Nicholas Steven Kirchner, took off from the home before deputies arrived.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Verb
L’Oréal is homing on in people aged 60-plus, who today comprise 21 percent of the world’s population, but 28 percent of beauty demand.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
Foster families are needed to aid in homing the pets until adoption, officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
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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
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There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Volunteer in a California state park or join the local chapter of California Native Plant Society project to eradicate invasive plants and preserve native habitats.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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During his first administration, Trump imposed a ban that barred people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the U.S. Critics then and now, have called out the restrictions as xenophobic and racist.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Except for those barrels used in house, all are exported internationally to countries that include Australia and Canada.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Another interesting example is the research conducted in Norway, which involved the analysis of debit card transactions to promptly monitor household consumption.—
Nino Letteriello,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Those higher prices for new parent households in the U.S. amounts to $875.2 million in total additional costs, according to the analysis and based on data from the American Community Survey.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Bruce Springsteen is performing his first-ever shows in Liverpool, England — the birthplace of the Beatles — this week, so naturally Paul McCartney came out to join the E Street Band for a couple of songs Saturday.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
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After decades of Russian and European chess dominance, the spotlight is on India, the likely birthplace of the ancient game.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Hudson played three years with Harvey at UCF and roomed with him his senior year.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
2 June 2025
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Stanford freshman teammates, unlike at many schools, are not allowed to room together, and there are no guarantees they’ll even be paired with another athlete.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
1 May 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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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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At O’Neill Burke’s request, Cook County Chief Judge Tim Evans granted her prosecutors rapid access to a far broader range of records on criminal defendants than had long been the case.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Russia’s claim comes days after its forces advanced further in the northern Sumy region, bringing the region’s capital within range of drones and artillery.—
Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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