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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 habitats
The bridge and nesting sites are in the Batiquitos Lagoon Ecological Reserve, which includes 544 acres of disappearing coastal habitats such as intertidal mud flats, salt marshes, transitional zones and willow riparian forest.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
During the lockdown period, however, juncos – which are small, gray sparrows – born in the city developed longer, more slender beaks that closely resembled birds living in nearby non-urban habitats.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Winding around vacation condos and second homes, the road to my destination was soon blanketed in darkness when suddenly habitats vanished as the domed venue appeared up ahead like a spaceship plunked down in a vast flat field.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The trail’s course has been designed to minimize the impact on the surroundings, Novander said, including wetlands, vegetation and sensitive habitats.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Now the birds’ favored nesting habitats, the native pisonia trees and octopus bushes, are back.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The scenarios would help planners identify vulnerabilities that could affect the wildlife and habitats the projects are meant to preserve.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Genovesi said last year’s collection was used in the summer to stabilize several stretches of the Falls and Woods rivers to improve stream banks and fish and macroinvertebrate habitats.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
During the lockdown period, however, juncos – which are small, gray sparrows – born in the city developed longer, more slender beaks that closely resembled birds living in nearby non-urban habitats.
—New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2026
Winding around vacation condos and second homes, the road to my destination was soon blanketed in darkness when suddenly habitats vanished as the domed venue appeared up ahead like a spaceship plunked down in a vast flat field.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 2026
The trail’s course has been designed to minimize the impact on the surroundings, Novander said, including wetlands, vegetation and sensitive habitats.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Now the birds’ favored nesting habitats, the native pisonia trees and octopus bushes, are back.
—Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 10 Jan. 2026
The scenarios would help planners identify vulnerabilities that could affect the wildlife and habitats the projects are meant to preserve.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Genovesi said last year’s collection was used in the summer to stabilize several stretches of the Falls and Woods rivers to improve stream banks and fish and macroinvertebrate habitats.
—Jonny Williams, The Providence Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitats
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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An analysis by the National Association of Home Builders estimates tens of thousands of homes aren't being completed because there aren't enough workers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The birds use sharp chirps, followed by low whistles, to mark territories, attract mates, and warn other birds.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The deal gives Radial Entertainment digital rights to the franchise across all platforms and territories, with Goldstein Pictures retaining linear television rights to the show as well as the underlying intellectual property.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although some cars available in China, including Tesla's long-range Model Y and Zeekr 7X, produced by Volvo owner Geely, also advertise ranges above 800 km.—
Marie Mannes,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine village-style lodging ranges from basic hotel rooms to five-bedroom mountaintop townhomes, where guests can ski out their back doors.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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