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Recent Examples of porch
The family settled on a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.
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Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Barbara Wien, who had been protesting the family’s presence in Arlington, Virginia, pointed her index and middle fingers at her own eyes, then directed those fingers at Katie Miller, who was on the front porch.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Michael Biesecker, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Barbara Wien, who had been protesting the family’s presence in Arlington, Virginia, pointed her index and middle fingers at her own eyes, then directed those fingers at Katie Miller, who was on the front porch.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
This includes porches and patios, outdoor furniture, and storage sheds.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
They were constantly seen socializing with neighbors, with Patty holding court on the front porch while Dick walked the streets, picking up trash.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for porch
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Organized in the manner of a traditional Italian Borgo, at the hotel’s heart—between the main building and a former chapel that now operates as a spa treatment space—is a central piazza, ideal for morning coffees and late afternoon aperitivo.—
Laura May Todd,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
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The view for those admiring the late Baroque masterpiece from the piazza above remains free.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Photographs of Hardy and Darc under the portico and inside the main entrance hall are still admired today.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Guests will enter through a cantilevered teakwood portico framed by a vertical garden of wisteria and climbing roses.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These capabilities enable the robot to perform physically demanding actions such as stoop lifting, material handling, and precise object manipulation while maintaining stability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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The 36-year-old Nickelodeon alum, who reportedly struggles with addiction to meth and habitually turns down local authorities’ offers of treatment and temporary housing, was napping on a stoop Monday, according to footage obtained by TMZ.—
Jami Ganz,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Nearly every room, as well as multiple patios and verandas, offer panoramic views of the sixth fairway of Serrano Country Club’s golf course.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both experts suggest booking a room with a veranda or a balcony—especially if this is your first sailing.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Porch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/porch. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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