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 first thing that stands out about the film’s quaint locale is that its scant dwellings are made up only of exterior flats.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Before the blaze, the city Department of Buildings slapped a partial vacate order on the address because the owner had subdivided the second and third floors into multiple dwellings, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Of course there were profound and solid social, political, and gendered inequalities within societies, and of course kings and popes lived amid grandeur while most people lived in single-room dwellings with dirt floors.
—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
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
Before the blaze, the city Department of Buildings slapped a partial vacate order on the address because the owner had subdivided the second and third floors into multiple dwellings, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Of course there were profound and solid social, political, and gendered inequalities within societies, and of course kings and popes lived amid grandeur while most people lived in single-room dwellings with dirt floors.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwellings
Noun
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In a 5-1 vote, with one abstention, the Oakland City Council approved stricter rules for vehicles that remain parked in front of residences for months on end and tents that generate waste and, in some cases, hazardous fires.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The repeal allowed the city to charge homeowners and those living in single-family residences (the certain percentage of the public protected by the ordinance) the same trash collection fees that others had hitherto been forced to pay.—
Antonio Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 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
Noun
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The houses are all under 400 square feet, some with a loft for more living space.—
Julie Z. Weil,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The graffiti also alleged that one of the seven houses that was sprayed with paint was a brothel.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Both buildings were heavily damaged by the fire with smoke pouring from the roofs of the homes.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Citing leaky roofs, mold, subpar living conditions for firefighters working 24-hour shifts, and plumbing failures so severe that portable bathrooms were required to remain operational, Higgins said improvements are urgently needed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Across youth sports, affluent families are making enormous financial and logistical bets on their children’s athletic futures—relocating across state lines, buying second homes near top-tier academies, and spending well into six figures annually on tuition, private coaching, travel, and club teams.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The tornado also damaged at least 20 homes in Stewartville and there is a temporary shelter in Rochester for people displaced by the storms, according to MPR News.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Dwellings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwellings. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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