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as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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Recent Examples of dwell
Fox didn't dwell on the fact that the grand jury files only reflect what the Justice Department submitted to the grand jury rather than the documents the Justice Department has in its possession.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Both have now left the solar system, though other interstellar bodies are predicted to dwell undetected in our cosmic backyard.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2025
Instead of dwelling on differences, true inclusion through allyship focuses on recognizing and centering common values.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
There’s a fine line between addressing issues and dwelling on them.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Both have now left the solar system, though other interstellar bodies are predicted to dwell undetected in our cosmic backyard.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 July 2025
Instead of dwelling on differences, true inclusion through allyship focuses on recognizing and centering common values.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
There’s a fine line between addressing issues and dwelling on them.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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Kenwood’s program will remain the same, but Western’s will change to a Building Construction Management magnet, which will expose students to different areas of construction trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The love remained even as Alonso tested free agency for the first time last winter.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The dishes lived up to the hype, but my favorite part of the meal and the day was the company.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 VMAs, hosted by LL COOL J, will air live coast-to-coast from New York’s UBS Arena on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Former Angels' superstar Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for his new Los Angeles club as the Dodgers fight to stay at the top of the NL West standings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Before Correa came back, as many as 18 Astros resided on the injured list at once, from reigning All-Stars to former rotation mainstays.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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An identical Cash statue already resides in the National Statuary Hall of the U.S. Congress, where it was installed last year.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
13 Aug. 2025
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Too many producers waiting for someone else to wave the magic wand and send them a check.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Antarctica has been forming for over 35 million years, so your inbox can wait.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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