as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
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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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
All three suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail and are facing charges of shooting into an inhabited dwelling and negligent discharge of a firearm.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The lizards are active during the day and are fast-moving, ground-dwelling creatures.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Pallini, 60, alleges two incidents on May 18 and June 1 in which Randle, 61, gained entry to his dwelling and assaulted him.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
All three suspects were booked into the Sacramento County Jail and are facing charges of shooting into an inhabited dwelling and negligent discharge of a firearm.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Verb
Set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, a group of outcast kids must survive the taunting sewer-dwelling clown, who forces them to confront their deepest fears.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
The lizards are active during the day and are fast-moving, ground-dwelling creatures.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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The palace was the principal royal residence of France from 1682 until the start of the French Revolution in 1789.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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After identifying the vehicle in the shootings, Graves said that Sanchez-Munoz was tracked to a home in the 700 block of South Brookside Avenue, thought to be his primary residence.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The challenge for Beckham will be staying healthy during a rigorous training camp after being out of the league for over a year.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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And in writing Season 2 as well, just living more in that world.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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There are family-style rooms with bunk beds, suites with larger seating areas, single-bed rooms with window benches, A-frame lodges with sunken living spaces, and Blue Lagoon skincare and haircare in all of the bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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There, with the help of Cassandre Bonhomme, who has been working with the Anthony family as an event planner and designer for about a decade, the basketball star turned his 13,000-square-foot Westchester County abode into a home that matches his unique and eclectic taste.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Any remaining threats will clear out of the Midwest Thursday and shift into the East.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Wipe the remaining interior with a wet, non-abrasive sponge to remove any residue, then dry with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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While residing in Russia, Snowden wrote a memoir, Permanent Record, that was released in September 2019.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Among the changes announced are plans to grant municipalities greater authority over local decision-making, simplify the creation of businesses, and expand investment opportunities, including for Cubans residing outside the island.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Employees had been waiting for an all-clear as hazmat teams worked to confirm the cause.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of backlash waiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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