cohabit

Definition of cohabitnext
as in to live
formal to share a home and have a sexual relationship They cohabited in a small apartment in the city.

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Recent Examples of cohabit Talking through everyday responsibilities and standards for shared spaces helps prevent many of the conflicts couples report in their first year of cohabiting. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 The complex and multifaceted tale of love revolves around a woman, husband and lover who try to cohabit under the same roof. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 The Mavericks and Stars have shared venues since the Stars moved to Dallas from Minneapolis in 1993, previously cohabiting the Reunion Arena. — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026 Larry has cohabited, sometimes uneasily, with prime ministerial pets including Boris Johnson’s Jack Russell cross Dilyn and Rishi Sunak’s Labrador retriever Nova. — Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohabit
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  • Learning about the local communities who live around the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Many candidates campaigned on addressing cost-of-living issues and bringing down gasoline prices, which have risen 38% since the start of the war in Iran, according to AAA data.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Six Flags’ Valencia park is soon going to be home to ArieForce One, which previously resided at the now-shuttered Fun Spot America near Atlanta.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • More than 200 people watched the race on a big screen in a theater near where Antonelli grew up, while friends and fans gathered to cheer him on at a watch party organized at a local pub in San Marino, where the Italian currently resides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Cohabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabit. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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