as in living
formal
to share a home and have a sexual relationship
They cohabited in a small apartment in the city.
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The two are rumored to be residing in separate homes.—
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“Cohabiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabiting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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