as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
Enjoy the Georgia sunset from the porch of this three-bedroom cabin with a hot tub and pool table, bring the whole family to a riverfront abode on the Toccoa River, or plan the ultimate relaxation weekend at an A-frame home with picturesque mountain views.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.
—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
The necklace seems to almost drip with luxury, just like the sweating walls inside Cathy’s abode (no spoilers here, though).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.
—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
The necklace seems to almost drip with luxury, just like the sweating walls inside Cathy’s abode (no spoilers here, though).
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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Police said in a statement the man was shot at near his residence earlier Wednesday and returned home with a bullet wound, prompting his mother to call 911.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The Asher Adams split-personality architecture translates into the 225 rooms that feel more like residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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There is a lot of change happening on the home front, encouraging you to remodel parts of your dwelling.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The other bands of Yavapai also ranged between summer and winter dwellings within their own territories.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The house retains its crown molding and tin ceilings, now layered with eclectic pieces sourced by the owners on vintage hunting trips to Palm Springs and Chicago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Passionate Mars enters your 6th house to highlight your work-life balance, urging steady action on the daily tasks that keep everything humming.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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Israel has struck sites in Beirut's suburbs and issued a blanket warning for residents south of the Litani River -- an area in southern Lebanon stretching to the border with Israel -- to evacuate their homes, but had not previously issued a blanket evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film was a commercial hit and solidified Universal Pictures’ reputation as the home of horror.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each lodging also comes with its own powerboat, perfect for exploring nearby islets and hopping over to the marinas at nearby cays.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Ronald McDonald House Atlanta provided more than 23,000 nights of rest for families and saved them nearly $9 million in lodging, food, and transportation costs.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Leaky roofs, lack of air conditioning, and other building issues have a huge impact on the quality of education for teachers and students.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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If that happens — and the market is currently betting against that scenario — gasoline prices could go through the roof.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Still, Austin continues to be a place where food trucks go brick and mortar and garage bands get their big break.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Better stay out of crowded places, including shopping malls and other target-rich environments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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