as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
At the top of the West Tower sits the Strip Suite, a two-bedroom abode that leans fully into a private-home aesthetic.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Compared to Royal Lodge and the Sandringham Estate, East Lodge is a humble abode.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Biodiverse blooms When Julie Johnson first moved into her Crescent Hill abode, the property was the perfect size and boasted a saltwater pool.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Compared to Royal Lodge and the Sandringham Estate, East Lodge is a humble abode.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
Biodiverse blooms When Julie Johnson first moved into her Crescent Hill abode, the property was the perfect size and boasted a saltwater pool.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
The constitution of the British Indian Ocean Territory specifies that no one has a right of abode on the islands.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located less than 200 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The towable dwelling includes a living area with a home office, two lofts, and a spacious central kitchen.—
Adam Williams
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, North Miami Beach police officers rushed to a 911 call of a teen lying on the ground at a home.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Tony Phillips, will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 15,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Located within a two-hectare coconut grove on almost 400 feet of pristine white sand in southern Tulum, this is a place to take a step back from the rest of the world and catch your breath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Avoid highway gas stations, which often cost more Stations near major highways or commuter routes tend to have higher prices than stations that are located in other places.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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