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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
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Situated across from Venice Beach (and, coincidentally, right next door to the actor’s ex, Samantha Ronson), the 3,100-square-foot residence boasted sprawling views of the water, downtown LA, and the Santa Monica Mountains from its enviable roof deck.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Sam Bloch, Time, 28 July 2025
Reinhart stripped Edmonton defenseman Dan Bouchard at the Edmonton line, skipped inside Bouchard’s partner Mattias Ekholm and, as Bouchard tripped him, roofed a shot on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Noun
The historic building was to be turned into a lobby and cafe with a swimming pool on the roof.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Situated across from Venice Beach (and, coincidentally, right next door to the actor’s ex, Samantha Ronson), the 3,100-square-foot residence boasted sprawling views of the water, downtown LA, and the Santa Monica Mountains from its enviable roof deck.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The foundation, walls, and roof all fit together to create an airtight seal.
—Sam Bloch, Time, 28 July 2025
Reinhart stripped Edmonton defenseman Dan Bouchard at the Edmonton line, skipped inside Bouchard’s partner Mattias Ekholm and, as Bouchard tripped him, roofed a shot on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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Maybe even trails for dirt bikes and other outdoor activities could go in beneath the park’s thick canopy of trees.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
31 Aug. 2025
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Best Choice Products Zero Gravity Lounge Chair With a removable headrest pillow, adjustable canopy shade, and a convenient accessory tray, featuring two cupholders, a phone mount, and a tablet holder, this is the ultimate zero gravity lounge chair.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Martha Atkins was something of a short-order cook for all the kids that came through the house.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
30 Aug. 2025
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Though the house was elevated slightly above ground, Qaddoura recalls seeing a watermark midway up the second story.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The school advised campus community members to shelter in place, and officers searched the area.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The portable privacy tent is presented by Depend, an adult undergarment company Sanders has partnered with.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Bear in mind, a tent does not protect you from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
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The elective residence visa is the option for anyone coming to live in Italy but not planning to work (those with self-sustaining income and assets, including retirees).—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After the American Civil War, the US turned to this abundant European style again for its Gilded Age residences—pulling a sense of importance from the connotations of stately societies.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It was built in the 1960s to serve low-income seniors but grew to accommodate adults of all ages over time, according to LMHA.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Student First's existing contract is effective through 2028 and can accommodate 20,000 slots.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In 2014, vandals tried to set fire to the shul, noted for the whimsical palm trees painted on either side of the ark, and its ceiling, which resembles a starry night.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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With huge question marks around Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko, the ceiling feels too low to compete with the real contenders in the West.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are sometimes referred to as in-law units or backyard homes.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Cappadocia floats with hot air balloons over honeycombed valleys and cave dwellings carved into soft rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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