homing

present participle of home

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Verb
  • Eucalyptus, Monterey pine, and Monterey cypress trees are common homes for roosting monarchs, as those tree species provide adequate shelter from weather and predators.
    Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The county said construction for the park would not take place within 200 feet of roosting sites for the bat, but provided no evidence to support that as a proper buffer, adding another inadequacy to the environmental review, Bacal said.
    Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, those infected people will be shedding eggs in their feces.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • And only time will truly tell which side shedding Ball falls on.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Thousands of people who have lost their homes are sheltering in schools, parks, and makeshift camps.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The first half had concluded in torrential rain with players and staff soaked through and Iraq coach Graham Arnold sheltering under a cover for his match-day notes.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • For those who prefer tenting with a partner, Tentsile is simultaneously launching an Organza-bodied Air version of its two-person Flite tree tent.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • According to the study, the first patient was likely exposed to an infected tick when camping in San Mateo and Marin counties in June 2004.
    Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The second and third stories are open to visitors, while the first floor housing the gift shop remains closed.
    Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
  • About 150 miles from SoFi Stadium, south of the Mexican border, sits the hotel housing Iran’s World Cup team for its games at the Inglewood venue.
    Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • His restaurant has been a proving ground for talented chefs (alums are spread across the industry including one of them now running one of America’s best pizzerias) and a beacon of sustainability in fine dining (hence Michelin bestowing the restaurant with a Green Star as well).
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • The Jewish Film Institute is bestowing the actress and comedian with the Freedom of Expression award during the 46th iteration of the annual festival, during the July 18 west coast premiere of Hollywood Does Abortion.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 16 June 2026
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“Homing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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