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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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Designed to unify several previously disconnected shopping streets, the development reimagined the traditional mall by blending indoor and outdoor spaces beneath a dramatic glass canopy.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
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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Luckily, Higuera had inherited land and was already in the process of building a two-bedroom house in Guerrero.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
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,
14 July 2025
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The company’s minimal-footprint temporary camp provides eight private, heated tent cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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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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Deputies responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Aurantia Road in Mims around 12:20 p.m. after receiving a 911 call, a news release from the sheriff’s office said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando 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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Walking inside, you’re met with period details that anchor the home in its early 20th-century roots: antique doors, wrought iron railings, hardwood floors, and lofty ceilings create a warm, timeless atmosphere.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
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 18 Jul. 2025.
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