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
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Like the original Dutch concept, the new Turkish mini dwelling expands its living space dramatically by way of two sidewalls that fold down 90 degrees to deliver extended floor space.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But the Petersons’ house tucks in cleanly to a new subdivision without an accessory dwelling unit or any sign that six adults spanning six decades live inside.
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Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Noun
The death toll was so high partly because many people lived in cave dwellings carved into soft loess soil.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Like the original Dutch concept, the new Turkish mini dwelling expands its living space dramatically by way of two sidewalls that fold down 90 degrees to deliver extended floor space.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
Verb
The part worth dwelling on is who lends the money.
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Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But the Petersons’ house tucks in cleanly to a new subdivision without an accessory dwelling unit or any sign that six adults spanning six decades live inside.
—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dwelling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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The woman called police as Houston left the residence.
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The players are on their water break as Canada finally takes up residence in the attacking third.
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There was an email about Nuno staying, then constant emails about renewing.
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This led to a series of legal challenges, with a federal judge ultimately staying the termination of TPS for Somalia in March, citing ongoing warfare and violence.
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The chance of finding living victims within the rubble is now extremely slim.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
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The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath abode spans roughly 4,500 square feet.
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Infuse a beachy vibe into your abode or outdoor space with this jute rug, courtesy of Safavieh.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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Anthropic said it was told to limit access solely to US nationals, meaning foreign nationals residing in the US couldn't use it, forcing a total cutoff for all users.
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The labor of these aging world-builders becomes a blueprint to navigate memory, legacy, and mortality, revealing the divine spirit residing in their daily lives.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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Instead of waiting until your breaking point to book a trip, start a travel fund and plan ahead.
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Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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