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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But Simmons remains capable of blowing up an offensive game plan on his own, especially a pocket-dwelling quarterback like Stafford.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The 150-foot buffer written into the overlay district applies to single-family homes and duplexes, but the language is silent on creating a separation requirement between other types of dwellings.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Constantly dwelling in the past isn’t necessary or even helpful.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But Simmons remains capable of blowing up an offensive game plan on his own, especially a pocket-dwelling quarterback like Stafford.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Warren hosted dinner parties in the residence, located at the base of Coit Tower, that attracted movie stars, best-selling authors, opera divas, aristocrats, photographers and composers.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But staying relevant in the digital landscape, especially as AI enters the mix, is a must.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jovic’s challenge this season is staying healthy and carving out a consistent role in the Heat’s rotation after beginning last season as a starter, then being completely moved out of the rotation, and ultimately thriving in a sixth man role off the bench during the back half of the season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At living history site Conner Prairie, special fall experiences include the spooky Headless Horseman Festival.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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For New York cinephiles, the series should offer not just an overdue encounter with a legendary critic, but a living demonstration of his method.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Extensively upgraded and customized during Feinstein and Flannery’s tenure, the modern-minded Spanish Revival abode features four bedrooms and an equal number of baths in roughly 3,600 square feet across two levels accented throughout with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and picture windows.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The result is about 10 rooms inside the A-lister’s California home being redesigned, bringing her hopes for the abode to fruition.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Dortmund’s toughest tests are yet to come, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter among their remaining opponents.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cookie who is believed to be a mix of a Labrador and American Staffordshire terrier is currently residing at Ingle’s in Brooklyn, New York, until she is adopted.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As for me, a fourth-generation Floridian residing in West Palm Beach?—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland, on September 10, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pretty sure she was crated if she ever was allowed in [the house].—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium had been waiting for a moment like this.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Others on Third Avenue are still waiting for housing.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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