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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 beavers’ work has also created a mosaic of different habitats, encouraging other animals to flock to the site, including birds, butterflies, bats and even freshwater shrimp and fish.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
These habitats can differ from each other in elevation, temperature, moisture and water flow – and salamanders take note.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Adult caimans consume a wider variety of prey than younger animals, further increasing their ability to thrive in different habitats.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
When selecting species, Norris recommends looking to naturally wet habitats.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
For decades, factories discharged pollution into waterways and wetlands, destroying natural habitats and forcing residents to live in the shadow of smokestacks and refineries.
—Gretchen Kalwinski, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Visitors can explore beaches, mountain trails, canyon hikes, wildlife habitats, cultural sites, and popular destinations such as Malibu Creek and Topanga State Park.
—Margaux Lushing, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
However, marine biologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently captured videos revealing not one, but two goblin sharks swimming in their native habitats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The 50,000-acre property in southern Indiana is the state’s second-largest parcel of public land and offers limited but prized deer and turkey hunting and varied habitats that are regularly used by rare and even endangered species of birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2026
These habitats can differ from each other in elevation, temperature, moisture and water flow – and salamanders take note.
—Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026
Adult caimans consume a wider variety of prey than younger animals, further increasing their ability to thrive in different habitats.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
When selecting species, Norris recommends looking to naturally wet habitats.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
For decades, factories discharged pollution into waterways and wetlands, destroying natural habitats and forcing residents to live in the shadow of smokestacks and refineries.
—Gretchen Kalwinski, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Visitors can explore beaches, mountain trails, canyon hikes, wildlife habitats, cultural sites, and popular destinations such as Malibu Creek and Topanga State Park.
—Margaux Lushing, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
However, marine biologists at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa recently captured videos revealing not one, but two goblin sharks swimming in their native habitats.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitats
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The storms damaged at least 20 homes in the county, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Keith Hertenstein said.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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European streamer SkyShowtime, which is part-owned by Paramount, has it for a raft of territories including several in CEE, Scandinavia as well as Spain and Portugal.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Following its Berlinale world premiere, Best Friend Forever kicked off sales on the film and has ongoing negotiations across additional territories.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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The launch marks a new chapter for a series that dates back to 1985, when Sanlorenzo introduced the fiberglass SL57, the first model in what would become one of yachting’s most recognizable ranges.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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Being much smaller, this new portable version can’t quite reach those ranges, however.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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