as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Dennis Lally originally purchased and renovated his Limerick abode in 1993, losing it to a bad business deal less than a decade later.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Dennis Lally originally purchased and renovated his Limerick abode in 1993, losing it to a bad business deal less than a decade later.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026
Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The palatial waterfront abode features wraparound terraces and a private dock.
—Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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An empty second home is defined as one that is left unoccupied for more than 182 days out of the year and is not an owner’s primary residence.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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In that case, police found methamphetamines and pill bottles within reach of two children inside the Muñozes’ residence on Pine Avenue in Long Beach, according to a pretrial investigative report.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is a hogan, a traditional Diné wooden dwelling that has a hole in the side.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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The County of San Diego’s director of planning and development services shared a determination last year that these tiny homes meet the definition of a dwelling in the county’s zoning ordinance.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The coalition parties together hold only 66 of the lower house of parliament’s 150 seats, so Jetten will have to negotiate with opposition lawmakers to find support for every piece of legislation his government wants to pass.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the house of Giorgio Armani, legacy has moved from backdrop to headline.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a home healthcare agency named Twin Cities Care Services received $116,000 in reimbursements over just two months in 2024, even though the business was busted eight years earlier for Medicaid fraud.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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At the time of Eric Richins’ death, his wife was working to flip a home in Midway, Utah.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The road to get to the cabin lodgings of Dunton Hot Springs, the 1800s ghost town turned resort tucked in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, is paved with bad WiFi.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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The city spent nearly $54 million to turn the six lodging facilities into shelters or permanent housing.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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For a taste of history, the Tai O Heritage Hotel—a former marine police station and grade II historic building—serves up local delicacies under a glass roof, offering stunning views and a side of Tai O's famous shrimp paste.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Citizen app video showed flames and smoke shooting through the roof of the structure.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The level and duration of violence depend on a few factors, such as whether there was a succession plan and what kind of alliances are in place with other cartels.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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As with each Hoxton, the team collaborated with a creative crew of neighbors to root the look in place while staying true to the brand’s DNA.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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