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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
And her domestic critics claimed she would be overshadowed by her crusading predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Ioan Grillo, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
There are more domestic concerns as well.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 15 Apr. 2026
And her domestic critics claimed she would be overshadowed by her crusading predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—Ioan Grillo, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Along with its extensive food menu, Hamlin Pub bar program will have more than two dozen beers on tap, from ales to IPAs to domestics and imports, along with craft cocktails.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Rather than cracking open a domestic from the grocery store, head to one of Franklin’s two local breweries to sample craft beers instead.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
Adjective
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Investigators also entered Lisa Mbugua’s DNA into national databases and routinely compare it with unidentified human remains for familial matches.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Chris Lotsbom, the director of race communications and media, informed Carlos that the BAA doesn’t keep official stats for familial finishes at Boston.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wild cucumber would be pulverized by indigenous tribes with the powder sprinkled over or sunk into slow-moving water where fish would ingest it, die, and float to the surface.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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However, Hispanic or Latino, Black and indigenous people were overrepresented in the study in comparison to their overall West Valley populations.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thank you to the public servants wrestling with impossible decisions.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Digital ethics expert Davi Ottenheimer argued that the presentation evoked both blackface and the fantasy of a controllable Black servant.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
8 Apr. 2026
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Tyagi followed with the wicket of Brevis when the South African batter sliced a tame catch to short third and Kolkata added 50 of the final five overs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Despite last month’s spike in crude, the government’s March read on wholesale inflation this morning came in tamer than expected.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Once an aboriginal title is recognized, its holders can collect formal and informal rents from those who seek to develop what is Indigenous land.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
27 Dec. 2025
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The woman is also described as aboriginal, around 5 foot tall, wearing a black beanie, white T-shirt, and maroon hoodie.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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