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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors
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Recent Examples of habitat
Track endangered species without setting foot in their habitat.
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Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
In his lab, Gore has found a way to do ecological experiments that don’t require years of data collection in the great outdoors or threats to existing habitats.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
For decades, young people on the downside of advantage have found their way into good citizenship by planting trees, clearing brush, restoring habitats and learning the value of a hard day’s work through the Urban Corps of San Diego County.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Kathleen Walch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
In his lab, Gore has found a way to do ecological experiments that don’t require years of data collection in the great outdoors or threats to existing habitats.
—Gabriel Popkin, Quanta Magazine, 16 June 2025
For decades, young people on the downside of advantage have found their way into good citizenship by planting trees, clearing brush, restoring habitats and learning the value of a hard day’s work through the Urban Corps of San Diego County.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
There’s now new fishing regulations, shifts in target species, the rise of more species-specific gear and even changing social attitudes which have all contributed to fishers spending less time in angelshark habitats.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitat
Noun
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More broadly, instability forces people from their homes in search of something better despite the severe risk that migration involves.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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But then construction crews began arriving in droves less than 2 miles from her home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Stocks have made an impressive comeback after suffering steep declines in April, after Trump’s sweeping tariff policy pushed the S&P 500 near bear market territory.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Russia has been using mines extensively in Ukraine’s territory, but according a 2023 report from Human Rights Watch found that Ukraine has also used antipersonnel landmines.—
Kostya Gak,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Part-time employees at The Pad Climbing range from three to 30 hours per week, which requires an adaptable approach.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The full eyewear range — both optical and sun — will be unveiled for the spring 2026 season, hitting the market in January next year.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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