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as in residences
the place where one lives
as we entered his 34-room mansion, our host playfully exclaimed, "Welcome to my humble home!"
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as in habitats
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American south, the home of the armadillo the island is home to many thousands of plant species
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as in countries
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
the U.S. is my home the folks back home were always eager for news about how well they had fared since moving away
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as in households
those who live as a family in one house
comes from a loving home a man who believes that a person's home is the most important thing in life
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as in birthplaces
a place of origin
Springfield, Massachusetts, is the home of basketball, for it was there that Dr. James Naismith invented the game to keep his students active during foul weather
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Recent Examples of homes
Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Booth Crossing Fuel Break near homes in Pillsbury Ranch north of Lake Pillsbury.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
When the coach did something inappropriate or abusive—ogling them in the showers, leaving his hand on their backsides a count or two too long, rubbing their thigh on a car ride to their homes—they’d simply grin and bear it.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The potential addition of 80 Clarkson to that short list of nine-figure homes marks a true high-water moment for the downtown area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Across Ohio, homes sold at a median of $245,000 during August, down 2% from $250,000 in July.
—Usa Today Network, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
States like California and cities like New York have recently passed legislation or made regulatory changes to allow builders to build homes faster with less regulatory red tape.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Per the Miami Association of Realtors, the average purchase price of single-family homes in Miami-Dade nearly doubled between mid-2020 and mid-2021 alone, jumping from $583,000 to over $1 million in just one year, while the number of cash transactions spiked by 174%.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
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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
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
Booth Crossing Fuel Break near homes in Pillsbury Ranch north of Lake Pillsbury.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
When the coach did something inappropriate or abusive—ogling them in the showers, leaving his hand on their backsides a count or two too long, rubbing their thigh on a car ride to their homes—they’d simply grin and bear it.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The potential addition of 80 Clarkson to that short list of nine-figure homes marks a true high-water moment for the downtown area.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Across Ohio, homes sold at a median of $245,000 during August, down 2% from $250,000 in July.
—Usa Today Network, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
States like California and cities like New York have recently passed legislation or made regulatory changes to allow builders to build homes faster with less regulatory red tape.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Per the Miami Association of Realtors, the average purchase price of single-family homes in Miami-Dade nearly doubled between mid-2020 and mid-2021 alone, jumping from $583,000 to over $1 million in just one year, while the number of cash transactions spiked by 174%.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homes
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Many of these buyers maintain primary residences elsewhere and are seeking a true resort experience with seamless ski-in/ski-out access, direct mountain connectivity, restorative amenities such as a spa, and elevated dining and retail offerings.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The residences are located in Houston’s Memorial area.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Away from this airport stronghold, populations are so small and habitats so eroded that the snakes would be in a downward spiral of inbreeding and population decline if left to their own devices.—
Pepper St. Clair,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Natural habitats were destroyed, pushing animals whose species are already under stress, such as striped hyenas, golden jackals, and Egyptian mongoose, into residential areas, putting them at risk of being killed.—
Josiane Yazbeck,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some countries will contribute far less, possibly around $20 million, one of the sources said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Dozens of countries have been invited, with notices going out over the weekend, according to officials, including Belarus, China, Ukraine, India, Canada, Argentina, Jordan, Egypt, Hungary, and Vietnam, among others.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Participants had to get the bags on their own, and only 13% of households participated, despite the city's claims of more than 30%.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Affluence fuels demand A key driver of the surge in live events is the growing number of affluent households, which are giving consumers more disposable income to spend on experiences, industry experts said.—
Shreya Ghosal,Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their children’s birthplaces reflect their father’s journeyman status in the NFL, having started in at least one game for a record nine different teams during his 17-year career.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
13 Nov. 2025
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As the home of the state’s oldest winery, it’s considered to be one of the birthplaces of Washington winemaking.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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The state is known for its rich Indigenous history, vast landscapes (ranging from towering dunes to subterranean caves), remarkable archaeological sites, national landmarks (including cliff dwellings, adobe buildings, and centuries-old churches), and an incredible arts and culture scene.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Homeowners association fees for people living in condominiums or other multi-unit dwellings have been increasing year after year — doubling one year only to go up again the next — and the effect is crushing.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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For the first time, Colombian singer-songwriter Gusi and Guatemalan singer-songwriter Zelaya unite their talents, weaving together the vibrant spirit of their homelands in a song that celebrates love and the richness of life.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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What could also be helpful is searching for objects linked to specific cultural practices brought from the soldiers’ homelands.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Homes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homes. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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