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
Sofia Saric
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Custom-built in 1989 for the late rocker Tom Petty and his first wife, Jane Benyo, the palatial, three-story dwelling was renovated and expanded before Gomez’s ownership.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The nests also serve as sort of warehouses for any additional materials the birds might need to shore up their original nests, and lastly, nesting boxes that appear occupied keep other cavity dwelling birds from moving into the wrens’ territory.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.
—Sofia Saric
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Custom-built in 1989 for the late rocker Tom Petty and his first wife, Jane Benyo, the palatial, three-story dwelling was renovated and expanded before Gomez’s ownership.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 May 2026
Verb
No such prospect is in the offing, of course, and dwelling on it is of little use.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The nests also serve as sort of warehouses for any additional materials the birds might need to shore up their original nests, and lastly, nesting boxes that appear occupied keep other cavity dwelling birds from moving into the wrens’ territory.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Clarke is a freelancer staying afloat in the gig economy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The film is simultaneously unadorned and deeply oppressive, staying close to the historical record (while fictionalizing the circumstances of Moulin’s eventual death, or martyrdom) in a fashion that offers little perspective, beyond a humanist call-to-arms and appeal toward remembrance.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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Some people simply have no passion for living.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Power Houses Inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2026
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Stokes' now-former abode boasts five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and offers a serene sense of privacy thanks to its lush landscaping.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Now there is space for the remaining patients to occupy their seats without the self-conscious drawing-in of arms and legs that comes from sitting too close to a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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With the semifinals finished, there are four teams remaining in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on the road to the NBA Finals.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Borussia Monchengladbach has 35 points, residing in 13th position.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Authorities identified the man as 31-year-old Minton Carreto, who officials said was wanted in the metro Atlanta area and illegally residing in the United States.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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And across all networks, just six new shows bow in the fall — with most waiting for post-football homes.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 12th House of Reflection, illuminating private thoughts, old patterns, and instincts that have been waiting underneath the noise.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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