1
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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2
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
Russell Cave National Monument Alabama’s cavernous archaeological site contains an exceptionally complete record of human habitation dating back more than 10,000 years, and is entirely closed to the public as a result of the winter storm.
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Staff determined the structure is not a homeless encampment and shows no signs of human habitation.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
But curious travelers will find complex layers of human habitation, labor, and trade on islands that are still on the transatlantic routes of birds, whales, and the oil industry.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Owen Clarke, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
Staff determined the structure is not a homeless encampment and shows no signs of human habitation.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026
But curious travelers will find complex layers of human habitation, labor, and trade on islands that are still on the transatlantic routes of birds, whales, and the oil industry.
—Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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New construction can take three to five years from concept to occupancy.—
Rafael Leon,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Caps on the number of short-term rentals, as well as any limits on their concentration or rules around owner-occupancy, would be banned.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In May 2025, a 1,871-square-foot single-family residence in the 3800 block of Corina Way sold for $3,300,000, a price per square foot of $1,764.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located less than 200 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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In an agricultural region battered by urbanization, climate change, and unjust occupation, the director chronicles a man’s desperate fight to preserve centuries-old ways of living.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the teams’ two January games in Minneapolis, played under the specter of heavy occupation by federal immigration agents, the matchup in San Francisco was played under more normal circumstances.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Under a treaty, the Common Travel Agreement, Irish citizens have the right of abode in England.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Set in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood on a hillside parcel spanning less than a quarter of an acre, the striking abode offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms in roughly 5,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The towable dwelling includes a living area with a home office, two lofts, and a spacious central kitchen.—
Adam Williams
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Friday, the government focused on showing the damage done to the house during what Martine Moïse testified was 45 minutes of gunfire.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Travelers who sought local emergency lodging reportedly found hotels fully booked with Spring Breakers and seasonal vacationers.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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She's created a GoFundMe for medical bills, travel expenses, lodging, and care for her other son, hoping the community will pitch in for their long road ahead.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 15,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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