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
  • Textron is actively shedding its lower-margin Industrial segment to become a pure-play aerospace and defense powerhouse — unlocking a $19 billion backlog in the process.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 12 June 2026
  • On Thursday, the Nasdaq clawed back some ground after shedding more than 7% since hitting an all-time high on June 1.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The Spurs still had plenty of time to get a shot up, but Stephon Castle wasn’t able to hoist it on the inbound pass, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
  • Supporters declare victory as late ballots push a half-cent healthcare sales tax ahead with just over 50% support countywide, securing simple-majority passage after trailing in early election-night returns.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • San Francisco city officials said the number of homelessness encampments and RV's parked on city streets sheltering the unhoused reached new record lows, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office said Tuesday.
    Tim Fang, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Prune Overgrown Plants Long overgrown plants, shrubs, and trees also offer sheltering spots for ticks and keep yards damp and shady, which is just the sort of habitat ticks love.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 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.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2026
  • The council plans to discuss the possibility of a permanent no-camping ordinance at its meeting July 21, which could focus less on short-term visitors and more on people experiencing homelessness.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The finished basement packs a remarkable amount of functionality into a single level, housing everything from a laundry area and gym to a sauna, wet bar, and wine cave.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
  • Instead of scrambling for shelter, Tran’s family will play host, housing an aunt and uncle who live across the street from the GKN plant.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The Michelin Guide first arrived in Florida in 2022, targeting Miami, Orlando and Tampa and bestowing stars on 11 Miami restaurants.
    Connie Ogle Updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
  • The President also announced bestowing the Presidential Medal of Freedom on one of my constituents who died on 9/11, Wells Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 18 lives.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 May 2026
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“Homing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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