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as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
The research builds on mysterious archaeological evidence that points to early human habitation in the ISEA, despite most of it being never connected to mainland Asia by land bridges or ice sheets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
The museum inside traces the island’s habitation history from the Taino people, whose roots here reach back more than a millennium, to the Danes’ use of the fort as a governor’s residence, a church, and later a jail.
—Carol M. Bareuther, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Of those, 64% stayed at shelters and 36% were unsheltered in places not designed for human habitation.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
The research builds on mysterious archaeological evidence that points to early human habitation in the ISEA, despite most of it being never connected to mainland Asia by land bridges or ice sheets.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2025
The museum inside traces the island’s habitation history from the Taino people, whose roots here reach back more than a millennium, to the Danes’ use of the fort as a governor’s residence, a church, and later a jail.
—Carol M. Bareuther, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
Of those, 64% stayed at shelters and 36% were unsheltered in places not designed for human habitation.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
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The burden will increasingly shift onto city agencies like the Department of Building and Safety to serve thousands of homeowners and businesses seeking plan checks, permits, inspections and certificates of occupancy.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The fire was initially upgraded to a second alarm before a third alarm was activated based on the size of the building and its occupancy, according to fire officials.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2025
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When the production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 was unveiled at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills, California in 2024, the fast-moving brand’s style sense was on full display.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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There’s a touch of whimsy to this cottage-style residence in Reisterstown, as though the builder chuckled all through its construction on a quiet cul-de-sac near Liberty Reservoir.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
22 May 2025
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How will Columbia, over the next fifty years, gradually absorb the student occupation of 2024 into its branding?—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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The Taif Agreement, ending Lebanon’s civil war in 1989, formally recognized the state’s right to resist the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territories – and with it Hezbollah’s presence as a force of resistance.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
15 May 2025
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Those seeking a pad with access to both might find a cottage-style abode overlooking Victoria Beach the perfect place the settle down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Across two floors and 2,600 square feet, the cozy abode retains many of its original details, including hand-hewn wood beams, wide-board pine floors, and three working fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Among recent one-euro listings is a four-bedroom, 100-square-meter, two-story stone dwelling in the town of Sutera, with a garage and balconies overlooking the main piazza.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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What To Know State Farm requested emergency rate increases of 22 percent for non-tenant homeowners, 15 percent for renters and condos, and 38 percent for rental dwelling back on February 3, right after the devastating wildfires that destroyed entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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For the last five years, Michaels has traveled all over the East Coast of the United States meeting at people’s houses to rehabilitate dogs.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Sephora is here to help, thanks to its house collection mineral sunscreen, which is 60 percent off right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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While there are several accommodations in the national park, traditional lodgings here were bare-bones mountain huts intentionally designed for discomfort for religious reasons.—
Olivia Young,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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All are still growing and trading on the idea that a lodging with 30 rooms feels friendlier than one with 300.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The vehicle then struck a tree and eventually came to rest on its roof, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
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Additionally, the bill earmarks funds for essential maintenance at JSC, including HVAC renewals, electrical upgrades, asbestos mitigation and roof repairs.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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