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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
The lady beetle is known primarily as a tree-dwelling species, but it can be found on almost any plant where aphids occur.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Most kobolds do not have such high-quality living situations, but instead dwell in the hearth, the woodhouse, or in the stables.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
But the restaurant doesn't dwell in the past; Agnes and Sherman is a diner for a new generation that builds upon all that came before.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So much of what happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is disturbing — in particular, the character of Leatherface, the menacing, basement-dwelling killer who eats people and wears their faces after killing them.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Most kobolds do not have such high-quality living situations, but instead dwell in the hearth, the woodhouse, or in the stables.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
But the restaurant doesn't dwell in the past; Agnes and Sherman is a diner for a new generation that builds upon all that came before.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
So much of what happens in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is disturbing — in particular, the character of Leatherface, the menacing, basement-dwelling killer who eats people and wears their faces after killing them.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The quarterback situation remained dire.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Monroe, who was living with a friend of her mother's at the time, reportedly wed her then-boyfriend to avoid going into foster care, Dougherty told UPI in February 1990.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket The ultimate fall jacket lives somewhere between a barn coat and classic denim, and the Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket hits that sweet spot.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly why Fleetwood Mac stayed together for fifty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Companies that help manufacturers adapt, cut costs and stay globally competitive are ensuring that America can still make things efficiently, sustainably and at scale, which is arguably one of the biggest challenges of our time.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both clubs reside among the bottom seven teams in the standings, but a three-point win in Lisbon could transform the campaign for either competitor.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Miami Gardens Detective Jeremy McIntyre said Clayton had been living in San Diego for about a year before his arrest and had previously resided in Delaware.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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No more having to wait for the preheat temperature or worrying about forgetting to set it.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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