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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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The 13 Farmhouse homes, designed by AJC Architects, fuse classic architectural barn codes with modern flair.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The other option is home-and-home series, where no money changes hands.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The 13 Farmhouse homes, designed by AJC Architects, fuse classic architectural barn codes with modern flair.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
Make the transition from school to home smoother with the help of 'CoComelon' nursery rhymes.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Cabinet meets in ‘submarine’ Closer to home the completion of the plant is another win for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his defense minister.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
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The president said Cook reporting two different homes as her primary residence — a practice that can yield better loan terms — was enough grounds to fire her.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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West of the Twin Cities in Litchfield, two bodies were found inside what was left of a residence after a fire early Monday.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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This wonderful, hardy, and disease-resistant tree gradually develops into a beautiful understory thicket, providing habitat for wildlife.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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While dragon’s blood continues to be harvested for commercial and medicinal use, several Dracaena species are now considered vulnerable due to overexploitation and habitat loss.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Last year, country trio Rascal Flatts came roaring back to life with their first tour since 2019.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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The diplomatic fallout has been reworked into cooperation between the two countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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But Cialente also captures the discordant keys of a multigenerational household, from childlike angst to youthful rebellion to marital frustration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your income, household size and contact info are up to date.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Blake’s birthplace at 28 Broad Street has been obliterated by a brown granite tower, a monument to the worldview of the City of Westminster’s postwar planning department, but his influence is everywhere in the other London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Webb pinpointed the inner disk — roughly where Earth and the inner planets would have formed in our solar system — as the birthplace of these crystals.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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That is not to say the theatrical versions are bad, but given the density of Tolkien’s work and Jackson’s movies, the additions give the story and many characters room to breathe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Heddon enables music flow freely around the home by streaming with Wi-Fi and Auracast to broadcast the audio to multiple Marshall Bluetooth speakers, enabling you to go from room to room without interrupting the flow and enjoyment of the music.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The reversible set includes a duvet cover and matching shams, available in multiple sizes and a range of soft pastel hues.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Sierra Canyon’s suffocating defense led to a 4-of-17 shooting performance from 3-point range for the Wolverines.—
Dan Lovi,
Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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