as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
The decorative signs and flower boxes give the chicken abode a homey feel.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Their Beverly Hills abode has been on and off the market ever since.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The abode had leopard-print walls, a red kitchen sink, black countertops and no other appliances, the Miami Herald reported in a 2005 profile of the couple.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Their Beverly Hills abode has been on and off the market ever since.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
The abode had leopard-print walls, a red kitchen sink, black countertops and no other appliances, the Miami Herald reported in a 2005 profile of the couple.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Amélie’s Apartment Amélie’s abode can also be found in Montmartre, specifically at 56 Rue des Trois-Frères.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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In June 2025, a 1,841-square-foot single-family residence in the 1200 block of Renraw Drive sold for $1,850,000, a price per square foot of $1,005.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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Families or longer-stay guests should ask about the interconnecting suite configurations, which transform the spaces into sleek multi-bedroom residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel is near surreal valleys, honeycombed with cave dwellings and frescoed Byzantine cave churches.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Located in Bywater, a quiet neighborhood filled with creative and corporate professionals alike, this Orleans dwelling has a modern Victorian aesthetic perfect for families and couples looking for a getaway.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Decades after Julian’s vanishing there, the band and various hangers-on recall eerie incidents both in and out of the house—rooms full of occult literature; pub full of haunting photographs—as well as the glimmering stranger circling the Orpheus-esque Julian.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The 79-year-old man was found Tuesday afternoon after officers responded to a home in Pāhoa, Lewis said.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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However, Beth did grab Elsa Dutton's knife before leaving their home, which was ultimately destroyed in a fire.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Travel costs in general — including flights, lodging, food, car rentals and more — have increased 9% year over year, according to NerdWallet’s proprietary index based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Rather than taking a week or more off work and trying to cover lodging, food and everything else for that entire time, consider stepping away for just a few days instead.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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His war in Iran has the price of gasoline and diesel through the roof which is making everything more expensive.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Now, events take place in big cities, suburbs and small towns around the world.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Under protocols established to monitor their health and protect the community, a quarantine order is in place.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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