as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abode
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.
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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
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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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
But for a deeper dive into Bhutan’s incredibly rich culture, there’s nothing quite like staying with local families in their own abode.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026
As guardians of the building in exchange for cheap rent, the friends try to figure out their messy love lives — which often involve getting together — and how to live within their unique abode.
—Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abode
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Bigelow was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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The result is a 4,500-sq-ft (418-sq-m) dwelling that appears to float above the landscape, allowing the terrain and water to flow uninterrupted beneath.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 20,
New Atlas,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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She likely won’t be sentenced until fall (possibly close to the general election) but will — again, just a likely here — at best face home confinement and at worst more than three years in prison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Visitors swim in Cleopatra’s Bath and stay in electricity-free lodgings built from kershif, a traditional mud-and-salt mix.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Memories linger from past hurricanes with limbs puncturing roofs, car windows smashed and lives disrupted.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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For example, a multistory parking structure is topped with a large recreational area that includes a supermarket, a recycling station, and a CrossFit center on the roof.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Muslims throughout the world today are observing the second day of Dhu’l-Hijja, which takes place annually on the last month of the Islamic calendar.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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To make the world a better place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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“Abode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abode. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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