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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
Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Social Security benefits come with strong protections against private debt collectors, but federal creditors — including the IRS, the Department of Education and domestic support enforcement agencies — can and will reach your monthly check under specific conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Compared to his Mancunian peers, whose output conjured images of decaying industrial plants and mutant discos, this new Durutti Column suggested the domestic.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, upgrade advanced manufacturing, and invest heavily in strategic technologies, from cutting-edge semiconductors to next-generation 6G connectivity, are framed not merely as economic initiatives, but as imperatives of national security.
—Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
The bottom line Social Security benefits come with strong protections against private debt collectors, but federal creditors — including the IRS, the Department of Education and domestic support enforcement agencies — can and will reach your monthly check under specific conditions.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Noun
Women worked as domestics; men served as unskilled laborers, canal diggers and later as mill workers across the river.
—Paula Kane, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
Compared to his Mancunian peers, whose output conjured images of decaying industrial plants and mutant discos, this new Durutti Column suggested the domestic.
—Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domestic
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Those accusations are easy to level, given their familial connection, but the fact Andy Howe is still at the club and has a senior executive title suggests his work and input has been valued by at least some within the hierarchy.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Throughout Hollywood history, a number of legendary familial duos have starred together in movies, including Uma Thurman and Maya Hawke and Andie MacDowell and Margaret Qualley.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The family belongs to Sudan’s Nuba minority, a Black, ethnically diverse group of some three million people indigenous to the Nuba Mountains in South Kordofan, an oil-rich, agricultural region next to Darfur.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Here, guests can browse hula instruments, indigenous fishing tools, and pepper the super-knowledgeable staff with questions.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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The items included a double-breasted waistcoat and a black silk neckerchief tied in a bowknot, more indicative of what would be worn by a steward or officer’s servant, as well as a clothes brush.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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My agenda will raise people’s standard of living and expectations of the public servant.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 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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This time, of course, Rodgers is the one responsible for the melodrama, albeit a far tamer manifestation of it than the madness Favre generated in his final days in Green Bay.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Derivatives contracts that hedge against inflation risk are around their highest since October 2025 but still relatively tame, and futures traders expect Fed officials largely to sit on their hands until the inflation storm passes.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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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.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Now the sanctuary works with Aboriginal fire practitioners, blending traditional knowledge of country with contemporary management techniques to reduce fuel loads safely.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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