as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus
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Recent Examples of domicile
Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 1 Oct. 2025
The key distinction between residence and domicile is intent.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Lithium Americas trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE but is incorporated and domiciled in Canada.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Enjoy the benefits with a friend in this roomy two-person domicile.
—Chris Haslam Jeremy White, Wired News, 1 Oct. 2025
The key distinction between residence and domicile is intent.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
These, by definition, include various entities or individuals operating outside the U.S., among which are individuals who are not U.S. citizens or are not domiciled in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Lithium Americas trades on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE but is incorporated and domiciled in Canada.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
Noun
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located less than 200 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The same facility also houses deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and hip-hop artist Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Among its actions, the council issued a resolution urging hotels not to house ICE agents, Yang said, and is still asking the state to enact a moratorium on evictions and utility shut-offs.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Biodiverse blooms When Julie Johnson first moved into her Crescent Hill abode, the property was the perfect size and boasted a saltwater pool.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, King Charles III is inviting cameras into his personal abode.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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One dwelling was directly affected by the fire, officials said.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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The resort is comprised of a series of compact dwellings that are scattered across the landscape.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Tony Phillips, will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, North Miami Beach police officers rushed to a 911 call of a teen lying on the ground at a home.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Domicile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domicile. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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