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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
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Joe Kottke Joe Kottke is an assignment editor at NBC News covering domestic news, including politics, immigration, crime, entertainment and severe weather.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Auntie Sheila had arranged for Eileen to be sent to work as a domestic for a local farmer who had a gaggle of children and endless errands to be done.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Their domestic draft proposal, in particular, runs counter to that message.
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Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Joe Kottke Joe Kottke is an assignment editor at NBC News covering domestic news, including politics, immigration, crime, entertainment and severe weather.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Charades is handling international rights with CAA Media Finance and UTA Independent Film Group handling domestic.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Auntie Sheila had arranged for Eileen to be sent to work as a domestic for a local farmer who had a gaggle of children and endless errands to be done.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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Albert’s prose sometimes strains for lyricism, but the mysteries embedded in the novel—creative, familial, and supernatural—exert a powerful draw.
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Sarnoski remixes elements from the 17th century ballad, Robin Hood’s Death, as Robin (Hugh Jackman) nearly loses his life while helping Little John (Bill Skarsgård) with a familial matter.
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These inventions transformed honey bees from a largely feral species into semi-domesticated livestock that could be managed year-round, expanded, and reproduced.
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Lagrein, an indigenous variety, is the region’s premier red grape, known for producing powerful, concentrated wines.
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Take ‘Puringau,’ which references our indigenous culture.
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Hemings was brought to Paris from 1787 to 1789 to work as a servant and maid for Jefferson's household.
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Suddenly, the servant saw that the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around them – representing spiritual forces of divine protection.
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.
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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.
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But a sprawling 1,000-year-old site unearthed in Denmark shifts the focus from raids and conquests to a far tamer pursuit — the textile production that likely made those expeditions possible.
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Jorgen Strand Larsen should have given his side hope at 3-1 but saw his tame penalty saved by Mike Maignan before Desire Doue headed home France’s fourth late on.
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The injuries themselves aren’t too surprising; wild dingoes hunt kangaroos, and Aboriginal hunters worked with dingoes the same way people in other parts of the world have hunted with dogs for millennia.
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Australian aboriginal peoples, meanwhile, saw a great boomerang in the stellar formation, while the Native American Shawnee tribe envisioned dancing star maidens.
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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