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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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Start your day at Porto Vecchio harbor, where fishermen sell their morning’s catch, then wander through charming piazzas and courtyards, visiting landmarks like the Basilica di San Nicola and the Swabian castle on your way.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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American flags and the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, lined the steps leading to the portico balcony of the White House.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two couples greeted each other at the South Portico of the White House, a neoclassical, two-story portico with a grand double staircase overlooking the South Lawn.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
27 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 10 May. 2026.
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