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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
The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
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
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The numbers confirm that, despite mounting criticism in some destinations, demand for Norwegian cruise itineraries remains strong.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Despite everything, Metinvest remains the country's largest industrial player.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Now, a Muscogee Nation citizen who resides and works within the reservation is asking the justices to rule that Oklahoma can’t tax her income.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the unexposed areas, the biogel stem cell mixture remains, and this is where the potential for creating a functional human liver resides.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the prefrontal cortex stays engaged in monitoring, evaluating and bracing for what might go wrong.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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When the surface temperature is above freezing, the precipitation stays liquid as rain and drizzle.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Based on abundant positive reviews, the Better Than Basics duffel lives up to its name as a weekender bag that does more than most.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Left with scissor blades in place of hands, Edward (Johnny Depp) lives alone in a Gothic mansion but is encouraged by a friendly neighbor to come live with her and her family.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 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.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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When a humanoid robot touches something harmful, sensor data usually travels to a central processor, waits for analysis and then sends instructions back to the motors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Dwells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwells. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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