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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
Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
And while its nostalgia makes perfect sense in the homes of historical fiction fanatics and Austen fans, Crate & Kids recognized its whimsy also makes for a superb children’s collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of Mohammed’s relatives fled their homes in western Gaza to seek refuge in our home, located in the center and under heavy bombardment.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
One of the highlights of their trip across 160,000 km, is that more than 300 people globally have invited the couple to their homes.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The concrete cars were designed to become homes for thousands of soft corals.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in recent years have had to rely on California’s fire insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, to insure their homes, even though their policies often offer less coverage than private carriers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The members of the band Spaghetti Cumbia grew up listening to Latin music in their Los Angeles homes, including cumbia.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
In the area of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, roads, boardwalks and homes were damaged by flooding from coastal sea surge and winds, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
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The goal would be to price the homes around $200,000 to make the homes affordable to buy for those who earn about 60% of the area income, according to Shawn Wallace, the church's senior pastor.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
And while its nostalgia makes perfect sense in the homes of historical fiction fanatics and Austen fans, Crate & Kids recognized its whimsy also makes for a superb children’s collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Many of Mohammed’s relatives fled their homes in western Gaza to seek refuge in our home, located in the center and under heavy bombardment.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
One of the highlights of their trip across 160,000 km, is that more than 300 people globally have invited the couple to their homes.
—Kaela Ling, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The concrete cars were designed to become homes for thousands of soft corals.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Many in recent years have had to rely on California’s fire insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, to insure their homes, even though their policies often offer less coverage than private carriers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The members of the band Spaghetti Cumbia grew up listening to Latin music in their Los Angeles homes, including cumbia.
—NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
In the area of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, roads, boardwalks and homes were damaged by flooding from coastal sea surge and winds, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homes
Noun
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The additional water and electricity could power new industries, residences, and tourism.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Oct. 2025
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People who are in their residences, according to our laws and laws across our nation, can defend themselves.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
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Plants to Always Leave Standing The dry stems of certain native perennials offer excellent nesting habitats for around 25% of native bee species that utilize cavity nesting.—
Benjamin Vogt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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The exhibit has interactive features connected to Wisconsin's native plants, animals and habitats.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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This is good to know because Black Americans are increasingly choosing to leave the United States and build their lives in countries that offer a cheaper cost of living, more opportunities for lifestyle upgrades, and to be in places that are more welcoming to people of color.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Models are typically trained on data from countries in the northern hemisphere, meaning companies building in the southern hemisphere may not get relevant results when prompting chatbots.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The research report noted 80% of American households age 60 and over would not be able to withstand a financial shock, such as a divorce or health setback, making savings in cash or cash-like securities important, Davis said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under the plan, the monthly water bill will be $34 and households can use up to 6 centrum cubic feet (CCF) of water, or about 4,000 gallons.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After her divorce from Billy Bob Thornton in 2003, Angelina Jolie removed the tattoo of his name from her left arm, replacing it with the coordinates of her globe-spanning family's birthplaces.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 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
Noun
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These compact dwellings often include modern features, such as floor-to-ceiling windows, smart-home automation, and rooftop decks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The story is different at Mesa Verde National Park, however, where the ancient cliff dwellings are closed, according to the website of the Mesa Verde Association, a non-profit partner of the park.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The villages of the Kuskokwim Delta are the traditional homelands of generations of Yup'ik people.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Since the Indians already had abandoned their homelands for the new, nonexistent reservations, they were left landless.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Along with Evans, the speakers of the Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina houses of representatives also signed onto the letter asking for help from Congress to help the forestry industry in their respective states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Awards will include the Tokyo Projects Award, worth $13,300 (JPY2M), selected by an industry jury; the Asian Gen‑Z Award, worth $3,300 (JPY500,000), chosen by a committee of Gen-Z film students; as well as in-kind awards from leading Asian post-production houses White Light and Kongchak.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Homes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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