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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s been nearly four years since Harry Styles last conquered the pop world with his blockbuster set Harry’s House — and based on the immediate returns for that set’s follow-up, most of his longtime fans are more than willing to follow him from his domicile to the club.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Under pressure from the European Union, Luxembourg’s secrecy is now being whittled away with the publication of corporate records revealing once-private information on companies domiciled in the country.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Surely, there are circumstances when children need to be taken from their parental domiciles and placed in safer environments because of abuse.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s been nearly four years since Harry Styles last conquered the pop world with his blockbuster set Harry’s House — and based on the immediate returns for that set’s follow-up, most of his longtime fans are more than willing to follow him from his domicile to the club.
—Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Many private equity and hedge funds are domiciled in places like Bermuda or the Cayman Islands, jurisdictions known for levying little or no taxes at the fund level.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Under pressure from the European Union, Luxembourg’s secrecy is now being whittled away with the publication of corporate records revealing once-private information on companies domiciled in the country.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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To survive these transformations, rich states have resorted among other things to the ever greater exploitation, not only of poor states, but also of the human and ecological capital housed within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Between 75 and 90 percent of Housing First participants remain housed after one year, which is significantly higher than traditional treatment-first models.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2026
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Stokes' now-former abode boasts five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and offers a serene sense of privacy thanks to its lush landscaping.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The second major change is that a swath of the roof was removed, creating an expansive courtyard and open-air entrance and lobby area, which feels right for the location and, again, cuts down on the air conditioning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Their plight bears similarities to a leaking roof.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Visitors swim in Cleopatra’s Bath and stay in electricity-free lodgings built from kershif, a traditional mud-and-salt mix.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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The decrease could have been sharper if not for inflation, which is bumping up the prices of lodging, food and goods.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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The seats being full for the national anthem at each of their home playoff games is a sight not often seen at Southern California sporting events.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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She likely won’t be sentenced until fall (possibly close to the general election) but will — again, just a likely here — at best face home confinement and at worst more than three years in prison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Domicile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domicile. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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