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as in occupancies
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 dwellings
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 Synonyms for habitations
Noun
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Roughly half reached new peak occupancies either in June or July.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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These compact dwellings often include modern features, such as floor-to-ceiling windows, smart-home automation, and rooftop decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The story is different at Mesa Verde National Park, however, where the ancient cliff dwellings are closed, according to the website of the Mesa Verde Association, a non-profit partner of the park.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Expand access to skilling and transparent hiring in tech and innovation occupations where future growth is concentrated.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Among the nearly 70 occupations that qualify are restaurant servers, gig workers, barbers, cosmetologists and golf caddies.—
Levi Sumagaysay,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Preserving original brick also helps hold a bit of a home's history in place, a constant reminder that many of today’s abodes hold pieces of the past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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The abodes range from three to five bedrooms and are built to maximize views of the surrounding mountains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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The additional water and electricity could power new industries, residences, and tourism.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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People who are in their residences, according to our laws and laws across our nation, can defend themselves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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The artist will curate the objects, and two large-scale installations will anchor the exhibition beneath the store’s central glass roofs.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Along with Evans, the speakers of the Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina houses of representatives also signed onto the letter asking for help from Congress to help the forestry industry in their respective states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Awards will include the Tokyo Projects Award, worth $13,300 (JPY2M), selected by an industry jury; the Asian Gen‑Z Award, worth $3,300 (JPY500,000), chosen by a committee of Gen-Z film students; as well as in-kind awards from leading Asian post-production houses White Light and Kongchak.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The goal would be to price the homes around $200,000 to make the homes affordable to buy for those who earn about 60% of the area income, according to Shawn Wallace, the church's senior pastor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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And while its nostalgia makes perfect sense in the homes of historical fiction fanatics and Austen fans, Crate & Kids recognized its whimsy also makes for a superb children’s collection.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Habitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitations. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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