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
The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.
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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
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates about 6,290 RVs are being used as makeshift dwellings across the county.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Last May, state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a 17% emergency rate hike for State Farm homeowners, a 15% increase for renters and condo owners and a 38% jump for rental dwellings, all of which took effect June 1.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The resort is comprised of a series of compact dwellings that are scattered across the landscape.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
This natural wonder in northeastern Arizona pairs towering red rock walls with ancient cliff dwellings tucked into stone.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There are large multifamily dwellings here, too.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The lot includes landscaping, yards, and two extra dwellings for guests.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
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
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority estimates about 6,290 RVs are being used as makeshift dwellings across the county.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Last May, state Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a 17% emergency rate hike for State Farm homeowners, a 15% increase for renters and condo owners and a 38% jump for rental dwellings, all of which took effect June 1.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
The resort is comprised of a series of compact dwellings that are scattered across the landscape.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
This natural wonder in northeastern Arizona pairs towering red rock walls with ancient cliff dwellings tucked into stone.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
There are large multifamily dwellings here, too.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The lot includes landscaping, yards, and two extra dwellings for guests.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwellings
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Moving residences, for example, is a change that usually demands attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Robbins said the number of oil and gas locations approved within 2,000 feet of residences has dropped.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Frette is another name in Italian linens to know that’s been decorating iconic Mediterranean interiors since 1860, including the abodes of actual royalty.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The standouts, though, are that trio of secluded abodes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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The high-end houses would be 2,900 square feet with an average cost of $500,000.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Moore was a silent film star who was fascinated by dolls and doll houses as a youngster.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Local Control Funding Formula, which funds California schools, is intended to support classroom instruction and student services, not major capital needs such as replacing aging HVAC systems, repairing roofs or modernizing classrooms.—
Ben Churchill,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Power consumption for the data center begins at 150 megawatts of power per year, the equivalent of the energy used by approximately 150,000 homes, and that consumption will continue to climb.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Excessive rain caused torrents of water to wash out homes, damage roads, and threaten to burst a dam, sparking an emergency evacuation of thousands in Oahu on March 20.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Dwellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwellings. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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