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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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verb

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Recent Examples of home
Noun
The output rotates continuously, requires no calibration or homing on boot-up, and contains a thru-bore for easy daisy-chaining of wiring. Evan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 12 July 2019 As the world looks more toward environmentally conscious solutions, solar has been on the forefront of many people’s minds—from greener businesses to home solar paneling. Jason Phillips, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
On the economy, the June existing home sales report was released on Wednesday, followed by June new home sales on Thursday. Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 July 2025 The result tied the Revolution’s second-worst home winless run in club history — seven games, originally achieved in 2011. Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for home
Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
Noun
  • The old homeowners' design choices differed drastically from her own, making the space look more like a rustic outdoor bathroom than a private residence.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 20 July 2025
  • With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Instead of expanses of coral there were small mounds; the wreck of the ship provided the largest habitat.
    Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
  • The mangrove forests of the Sundarbans, which stretch over parts of India and Bangladesh, are considered the last remaining habitat for the endangered tiger in Bangladesh, while neighboring countries also have some viable habitats.
    Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Besides the Cousins' Buechel neighborhood home, Moore and his local crew shot at the former D. Nalley's diner in Old Louisville and Powder Keg Fireworks in Jeffersonville, Indiana, as well as various country roads and a lake in Southern Indiana.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2025
  • On Sunday, July 20, Lord posted on Instagram a thank-you letter sent to him by the Duke of Sussex, 40, after visiting his shop East Side Ink to get a fake tattoo from country singer Jelly Roll in 2024.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Social workers have visited only one site so far, where about a dozen households are staying.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
  • As a result, the maker of several household staples, including Tide detergent and Charmin toilet paper, plans to increase prices on about 25% of its products, starting next month.
    Jade Walker, CNN Money, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • Its culinary impact is just as notable: The metro Detroit region is the birthplace of multinational chains, such as Domino’s, Little Caesars, and Jet’s Pizza, which have brought Detroit into the global pizza lexicon.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
  • After all, Vermont is pretty much known as the birthplace of craft brewing.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 27 July 2025
Verb
  • For their first rookie practices, the Rams arranged for Fiske and Verse to room together in a hotel near their facility.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • While rooming with Albert in Davie, the brothers would drive by the vacant site.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 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
  • 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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“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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