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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
One big question is about whether the final Senate legislation will include a provision to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Modest, single-family homes with American flags are a common fixture.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
In eastern Afghanistan, the Department of Information and Culture accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas, destroying homes and killing at least 11 people.
—Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Most people purchase homes that are already built, with such details as the kitchen layout, cabinet style, finishes, and other important details already determined.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military urged civilians in eastern and southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes and move more than 1,000 yards away from villages to open areas.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
People with organized homes have become experts at mastering a few key habits that quickly become non-negotiables.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Investors who own more than 100 single-family homes control less than 1% of the market nationally, the American Enterprise Institute’s Edward Pinto said.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Owners David, a pharmacist, and Ryan, a counselor, began restoring historic homes out of personal passion before turning their knack for curation into a hospitality venture.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
One big question is about whether the final Senate legislation will include a provision to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Modest, single-family homes with American flags are a common fixture.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
In eastern Afghanistan, the Department of Information and Culture accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas, destroying homes and killing at least 11 people.
—Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
Most people purchase homes that are already built, with such details as the kitchen layout, cabinet style, finishes, and other important details already determined.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The Israeli military urged civilians in eastern and southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes and move more than 1,000 yards away from villages to open areas.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
People with organized homes have become experts at mastering a few key habits that quickly become non-negotiables.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Investors who own more than 100 single-family homes control less than 1% of the market nationally, the American Enterprise Institute’s Edward Pinto said.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homes
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The rooms The Asher Adams split-personality architecture translates into the 225 rooms that feel more like residences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Still, his offstage residences across Hollywood and Beverly Hills were just as dazzling as his career.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
5 Mar. 2026
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The issue morphed into a conundrum a few years ago as many deer were forced to move away from their natural habitats.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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According to the report, birds across most habitats have suffered major losses since 1970, with grassland and aridland species hit hardest, losing more than 40% of their total population.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Traders are also concerned about the risk to oil facilities in countries like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest exporter.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Most of the Muslim majority countries have laws referencing sharia.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Enough to power around 600,000 households.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Every year, the data generated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ survey of households is synced up with fuller estimates from the Census Bureau.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 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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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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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 lot includes landscaping, yards, and two extra dwellings for guests.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
2 Mar. 2026
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The other bands of Yavapai also ranged between summer and winter dwellings within their own territories.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cambodia, like neighboring Thailand, has benefited from a trend in recent decades involving the repatriation of art and archaeological treasures taken from their homelands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Kewevikapaya or Southeastern Yavapai's homelands east of what is now Phoenix were dominated by Wekopa, or Four Peaks.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Homes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homes. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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