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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
Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Matilda, a recent high school graduate, has grown up with a flighty mother and a revolving door of homes.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Saito doesn't hesitate to stay at strangers' homes.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In Liloan town, on the northern outskirts of the city, homes were submerged, with only rooftops and top floors visible.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The couple also maintains homes in South Florida and Jerusalem.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Homebuyers who are choosing move-in ready homes instead of outdated fixer-uppers are reporting big monthly savings.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
In 2024, the wind energy started flowing not to homes, but to a Google data center in Mesa.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Matilda, a recent high school graduate, has grown up with a flighty mother and a revolving door of homes.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Saito doesn't hesitate to stay at strangers' homes.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
In Liloan town, on the northern outskirts of the city, homes were submerged, with only rooftops and top floors visible.
—CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Beyond the shock factor, Crow hopes her video inspires others with old jetted tubs to check theirs, and encourages empathy for people maintaining older homes.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The couple also maintains homes in South Florida and Jerusalem.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
Homebuyers who are choosing move-in ready homes instead of outdated fixer-uppers are reporting big monthly savings.
—Calesa Township, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homes
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Ingoglia and DeSantis want Florida voters to mandate tax cuts through constitutional amendments next year, which could include eliminating property taxes on primary residences.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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With only nine residences in total, the building remains one of Manhattan’s most discreet examples of high architecture in a neighborhood defined by it, surrounded by works from Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and Bjarke Ingels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Marsh, and hammock habitats to explore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Rare gastropods and bivalves that have adapted to volcanic and hydrothermal-influenced habitats, as well as a possible new species of black coral, were also among the discoveries.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 Oct. 2025
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Most projects aimed to support countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The weakness of the Paris Agreement is glaringly obvious these days, as many countries pull back from their previous climate commitments under pressure from angry electorates or a worsening economy.—
Sophie Yeo,
The Dial,
4 Nov. 2025
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This risk is hazardous for households with children, elderly residents, and pets with low traction (especially larger dogs).—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affluent households continue to spend freely on travel, entertainment, and premium goods, keeping service-sector inflation stubborn.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 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
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The council asked the city manager to come back with recommendations for an ordinance related to the dwellings.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Thirteen different dwellings, a few not much more than a room with a spare foldout couch or futon, and none were dependable.—
Stephanie Land,
Time,
30 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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When houses go dark and demand dips, power prices often nosedive.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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With Mercury retrograde stirring your third and fourth houses, misunderstandings at home or with loved ones could test your patience.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Homes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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