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Recent Examples of dormitory
Those projects took place within the existing footprint of the south campus, replacing the 1890s-era Cretin Hall dormitory, the 1960s-era McCarthy Gym and an 1890s-era service center, as well as a greenhouse.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
On my dormitory floor at the time, a few doors down, was a fellow named Nashad.
—Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The building later became a dormitory for The New School, until hotelier Sean MacPherson—the creative force behind the Ludlow Hotel and Hotel Chelsea—transformed it into a hotel once again in 2012.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The facility is expected to provide about 100 beds across cells and dormitory-like areas.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
On my dormitory floor at the time, a few doors down, was a fellow named Nashad.
—Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The building later became a dormitory for The New School, until hotelier Sean MacPherson—the creative force behind the Ludlow Hotel and Hotel Chelsea—transformed it into a hotel once again in 2012.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
The facility is expected to provide about 100 beds across cells and dormitory-like areas.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dormitory
Noun
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Those furnishing a guest room or dorm would likely find a twin XL best suited for the space, and small children should do just fine with a twin mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Dietz joined his team on the two-hour bus ride home and was taken to a hospital after having seizures in his dorm room, according to Holden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Platter came from Basel, Switzerland, where his father ran a school, four boardinghouses, a farm, and a printing press.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Restaurant options include the classic Paesano; Henry’s Hi-Life, located in a former boardinghouse; and the Littlest Little Italy, which comprises several eateries and a wine shop.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Our flophouse in Harlem was growing crowded.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Back in the day, the LaSalle Hotel was a flophouse, just about the only place for downtown residents.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Dormitory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dormitory. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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