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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
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Two other roommates survived, including one who described to police seeing a man in black clothes walk past her in the house.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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In the early hours of Nov. 13, students Ethan Chapin, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle were stabbed to death in the girls' off-campus house.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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For assistance, send the group a direct message on Instagram. World Harvest Charities and Family Services’ Cart With a Heart program is providing families who are sheltering in place with grocery carts full of fresh produce, protein, pantry supplies and more.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
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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He was located and arrested in a residence in New Orleans on Friday evening, according to the Louisiana State Police.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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The residences are surrounded by fortified rock and protected by layers of biometric security, tactical mantras and SCIF-compliant spaces for total privacy.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 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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For example, the pattern carved into the creamy marble sides of the Lounge Bar is identical to that in the intricate iroko wood ceiling.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Retail Value: Historical Performance And Current Trends The retail value of an investment property is the price a household pays when buying a dwelling.—
Thibault Adrien,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The original intent was to allow only one ADU, which is short for accessory dwelling unit.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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