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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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Home hardening includes structural changes such as replacing wood shingle roofs with roofing that is less flammable, such as tile.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Thanks to help from neighbors, area roofing companies and Stewartville strangers, Kloss and her family will sleep at home tonight.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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Noun
As tensions and secrets, erupt under one roof, Alice must navigate her dysfunctional family and a dangerously compelling outsider to claim what’s at stake.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Home hardening includes structural changes such as replacing wood shingle roofs with roofing that is less flammable, such as tile.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Verb
On the outside of the building, the $2 million grant will help pay for tuckpointing, gutter repairs and roof work, according to Santana.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Thanks to help from neighbors, area roofing companies and Stewartville strangers, Kloss and her family will sleep at home tonight.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Crosthwaite & Gardiner report that fitting the streamlined bodywork, cockpit canopy and tail fin over the wooden frame was particularly labor-intensive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The residents sheltering in place during the pandemic hit more deer, left more trash that fed more rats, all of which sustained a bigger pack of coyotes over the past year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Outdoor succulents should be kept somewhat sheltered from extreme weather such as high winds or heavy rains.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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The children were processed in tents before being taken to emergency shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services, some of which were criticized by child welfare advocates as having inadequate conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Just about the most-surprising thing that happened during our ordeal was that the wolves came up to our very tent flap every night in spite of the dreadful weather.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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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,
13 May 2026
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The proposal, which plans to add an annual charge on one to three family homes, condos and co-ops valued above $5 million if owners have another primary residence outside of the city, is projected to bring in $500 million annually.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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It's designed to accommodate a second seat, allowing families to expand without needing an entirely new stroller.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Subscribers can customize boxes to accommodate their dog's specific dietary restrictions.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Before leaving office, Biden set the ceiling at a hundred and twenty-five thousand.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Our reviews were crafted to give insight on why each rug could be the right rug for your Scandi oasis or Mid-century abode.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Their Beverly Hills abode has been on and off the market ever since.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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