habitats

plural of habitat
as in homes
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 habitats Officials hope to repopulate vulnerable species Giant pandas once roamed vast swaths of China, northern Myanmar and Vietnam, but their habitats shrank due to human encroachment and climate change. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026 Teledyne says the technology could eventually support lunar habitats, surface infrastructure and other systems requiring reliable power in harsh environments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Communities have planted trees for medicine, firewood and crafts along the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in a bid to reduce pressure on gorilla habitats. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 In future studies, the team hopes to look even closer at how frogs acquire protective skin microbiomes from the natural environment, with the goal of safeguarding tropical habitats that support the beneficial microbes. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026 Throughout the summer, aquarium attendees tried to peer between gaps in black fabric covering windows to the new whales’ habitats. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Native Plant Sale Buy native plants to add to your garden or containers to create habitats for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Along the way, guides share insights, and tours will stay in habitats longer when the animals are active and playing together or eating. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026 Hike one of its rugged trails, snap photos from the Mile High Swinging Bridge, or visit the wildlife habitats along the way, which are home to black bears, elk, and eagles. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitats
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  • Charlie Fox, a 56-year-old San Clemente resident and marine meteorologist, said sand provides a critical buffer between whatever structures — train tracks, homes, lifeguard headquarters — are built along the coast.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Gun homicides mostly affect South Africa’s poorest communities in townships and informal settlements made up of shacks and small homes on the edges of big cities.
    — Gerald Imray, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • The film will be released theatrically from September 28 onwards in 56 territories.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Dentsu was founded in 1901 in Tokyo and now has a footprint spanning 120 countries and territories.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Match and Bumble offer broader age ranges, with Match emphasizing profile visibility and Bumble offering photo, ID and in-app communication tools.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Snow covered the introduction of 7 PRC and has seen excellent accuracy with it at ranges near and far.
    — John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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