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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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
China’s crude imports from Malaysia increased significantly last year to 1.4 million barrels per day from 1.1 million barrels per day in 2023, which exceeded Malaysia’s domestic crude oil production of around 0.6 million, according to EIA.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
His affection for and interest in canines does not end with domestics.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his domestic policy and budget agenda in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Washington.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
China’s crude imports from Malaysia increased significantly last year to 1.4 million barrels per day from 1.1 million barrels per day in 2023, which exceeded Malaysia’s domestic crude oil production of around 0.6 million, according to EIA.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Written and directed by Macon Blair, who collaborated with Dinklage on Brothers and The Toxic Avenger, the title will be selling at EFM with WME Independent handling international sales, and WME Independent co-repping domestic with CAA Media Finance.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
His affection for and interest in canines does not end with domestics.
—Al Wolter, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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The Bear has always been a show about the way restaurants lead to a confusing intermixture of familial intimacy and workplace hierarchy.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Set in the 1940s, the film begins with a whirlwind summer romance between the wealthy Allie and working-class Noah — but despite their intense connection, class differences and familial disapproval drive them apart.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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The nine-hour event showcases indigenous culture with bird dancing, bird singing, a ceremonial flag raising and a blessing led by Jesse Pinto.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Taiwan—a key security partner of the United States—has begun sea trials of its first indigenous submarine following its unveiling nearly two years ago.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Advertisement What Fellowes can’t countenance are privileged people who lack the magnanimity befitting their rank and, most of all, servants who are insufficiently grateful to their benevolent employers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Simone’s job is to make life hell for the family’s other servants, including property manager Jose (Felix Solis), head chef Patrice (Lauren Weedman), and Missy (Britne Oldford), who doesn’t appear to have a specific job.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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Sources of 2023 household debt in the US include: Credit Cards: $1.13 trillion Mortgage: $12.25 trillion Auto Loans: 1.61 trillion Student Loans: $1.6 trillion Outstanding balances also include debt from retail credit cards, consumer loans and other non-household expenses.—
Kara Nelson,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2024
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Hancock said in the statement that his family canceled their traditional multi-household Thanksgiving celebration.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
25 Nov. 2020
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On a monthly basis, in fact, inflation was mostly tame.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Assuming June delivers another tame inflation reading, then the attention of policymakers may be more focused on labor market risks.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The Verdict Lizard Island is rich with history (aboriginal and colonial) and is such an environmental wonder that researchers from around the world come here to study the reef.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) explains that village dogs are also known as primitive, aboriginal, or landrace dogs.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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