as in residences
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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Recent Examples of dwellings
Last week, councilmembers approved expanding the number of miniature dwellings at a homeless shelter on Roseville Road, with Councilmember Lisa Kaplan casting the sole opposing vote.
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Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In Europe at least, most people lived in single-room dwellings without windows and families all slept in the same bed.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free — perfect for curious kids who love to climb and explore.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Its skyline is dominated by corporate high-rises, business hotels, and diplomatic dwellings—the US ambassador's house is a few minutes away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The sites that once bore his name — from a popular viewing point in the Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, to a major conference centre in Leeds — have been renamed and his old dwellings have been torn down or gutted.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
In Europe at least, most people lived in single-room dwellings without windows and families all slept in the same bed.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free — perfect for curious kids who love to climb and explore.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and the region’s food and wine is outstanding at a fraction of northern Italy’s prices.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
The ancient cave dwellings carved into the ravine called the sassi can be explored on foot for free, and navigating the steep, winding stone pathways between them is a workout in its own right.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2026
Its skyline is dominated by corporate high-rises, business hotels, and diplomatic dwellings—the US ambassador's house is a few minutes away.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The sites that once bore his name — from a popular viewing point in the Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, to a major conference centre in Leeds — have been renamed and his old dwellings have been torn down or gutted.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwellings
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Investigators said the suspects conducted extensive surveillance, using GPS trackers to monitor victims’ movements and cameras to watch their residences.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plans feature a blend of housing types, affordable and market-rate, and industrial space aimed at creating approximately 1,000 jobs and 1,000 residences.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene spans sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multistory homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2026
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There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other residents reported minor damage to their roofs, gutters and awnings.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to a Lake County representative, the county itself currently has a single solar project in development, installing a 165kW system on multiple roofs at the county building in Waukegan.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the blue plaques affixed to residences in London, which indicate where notable figures once lived, or the Stolpersteine (or stumbling stones) embedded in the sidewalks of German cities to mark the former homes of Holocaust victims, Bucharest’s red disks are not commemorative but predictive.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of homes stood abandoned until they were razed and replaced with signs saying to keep out.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Dwellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwellings. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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