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Recent Examples of porch
As for the hospital shooting, police ultimately arrested Talley underneath a porch on the 2600 block of West Carmen Avenue soon afterward, Pekara said.
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Disposable microfiber dusters are lightweight, inexpensive and available at most hardware stores — a practical option if hauling a vacuum onto the porch is uncomfortable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
If your porch has a ceiling fan, give the blades a thorough cleaning.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean the Light Fixtures Bugs and dust accumulate in porch lighting quickly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Disposable microfiber dusters are lightweight, inexpensive and available at most hardware stores — a practical option if hauling a vacuum onto the porch is uncomfortable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
If your porch has a ceiling fan, give the blades a thorough cleaning.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Clean the Light Fixtures Bugs and dust accumulate in porch lighting quickly.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porch
Noun
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Set the scene The piazza where the hotel is located encapsulates the Eternal City.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This seafront cocktail bar is ideally located on the western coast of the island, right under Belvedere Largo Aretusa, a bustling piazza that locals and tourists flock to in the evening.—
Michele Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The architect revised plans slightly since the last commission meeting, removing stairs that would have extended from the ballroom’s south portico.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On one stoop, a man gently plucked a guitar.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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In imagery for the album, Allen is seen on what appears to be the Brooklyn home's stoop, and inside the home's kitchen.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The location is also hard to beat; if there’s room, grab an outdoor table on the veranda to watch the sunset.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The day starts with breakfast served a la carte on the veranda.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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