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as in house
the place where one lives
as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roof
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The building has a functioning elevator and a fairly new roof, but no dedicated parking, and no meaningful updates to the top floors since Nigro bought it.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The project includes energy-saving features such as curved roof forms for natural ventilation and sensors to control lighting and occupancy.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The building has a functioning elevator and a fairly new roof, but no dedicated parking, and no meaningful updates to the top floors since Nigro bought it.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
Verb
Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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In addition to wall coverings, tapestries were found hanging over windows and doors, and used as bed curtains and canopies in bed chambers.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Footage from the site showed portable restrooms and air conditioning systems underneath tent-like canopies.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show a house being swept up in the surge in Ruidoso as rushing waters tore through previously burn-scarred terrain from wildfires.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Most of the victims were internally displaced people sheltering at a nearby Catholic mission, many of them women and children.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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As summer ramps up across North America, millions of travelers, vacationers and businesses that rely on weather apps for safety and scheduling are checking forecasts to decide whether to hit the beach, move the family barbecue under a tent, or adjust their operations for the day.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights: Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
Verb
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There is no requirement under HB 46, or any prior Texas law, for employers to accommodate the use of medical marijuana.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Guests with food allergies or dietary concerns are accommodated, too.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
Noun
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What to expect: The white tablecloths remain, the chapel ceiling still stuns, but the food’s had a sharp little refresh under head chef Arturo Granato.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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This past Sunday, a host of friends, congregants and supporters at Shir Tikvah in Homewood honored one of these seekers, Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus, who in 1979 broke the stained glass ceiling by becoming the first woman rabbi ordained in Illinois.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Brodeur’s project — which will create 48 dwelling units for veterans in Orlando — is definitely good news.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
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The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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