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as in remains
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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Recent Examples of dwells
Kenneth Tam’s video work dwells with a community of taxi-drivers struggling with the erosion of their trade in the wake of rideshare apps.
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Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Curiously, the book also dwells little on Monroe’s own literary ambitions.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Samba Jean-Baptiste’s music dwells in the semi-sublime state of being bored and stoned.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
What was intriguing about this was the fact that the TDE occurred around 10,000 light-years away from the center of this galaxy, where its supermassive black hole dwells.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Zoë Hopkins, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Curiously, the book also dwells little on Monroe’s own literary ambitions.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
Samba Jean-Baptiste’s music dwells in the semi-sublime state of being bored and stoned.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026
What was intriguing about this was the fact that the TDE occurred around 10,000 light-years away from the center of this galaxy, where its supermassive black hole dwells.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwells
Verb
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their visit came about nine months after Lee, who resides in Swissvale and represents parts of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties, including Pittsburgh, attempted to visit the facility in August 2025.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The center disc, done in a Blackor fumé (also with a sunburst pattern), is where the second time zone resides, with a white arrow marking the way.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
Verb
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If MacFarland stays, the biggest long-term item on the to-do list is Makar’s next contract.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Before assembling your tent, lay down a large tarp to ensure the floor area stays dry and doesn't rip on the ground.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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The younger generation is far less interested in cultural philanthropy, and increasingly, the gala class lives a life radically distant from most Americans.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The service The hotel lives up to Kyoto’s reputation as home to Japan’s finest *omotenashi—*that intuitive art of Japanese hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Dennis waits until Mallory leaves to go on a bike ride, and then attacks her on the path.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Dwells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwells. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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