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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
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Much to the chagrin of the 15,000 or so locals pulling for their countrywoman under a closed roof at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a drizzly day, Gauff vs. Boisson wasn’t much of a contest, as might be expected from their rankings and relative experience.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In pictures: Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic 1 of 12
The exact cause of the disaster is currently under investigation.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The building’s exterior features new brickwork and a new roof, which was heavily damaged by the fire, Biggs said.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
Much to the chagrin of the 15,000 or so locals pulling for their countrywoman under a closed roof at Court Philippe-Chatrier on a drizzly day, Gauff vs. Boisson wasn’t much of a contest, as might be expected from their rankings and relative experience.
—Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Verb
The Vegas forward roofed a one-timer from the front of the Minnesota Wild net to give the Golden Knights a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 5 of the first-round series on Tuesday night.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
In pictures: Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic 1 of 12
The exact cause of the disaster is currently under investigation.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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Staking may also be appropriate if the root ball is significantly smaller in relation to the tree’s size, or if the tree has a top-heavy canopy.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The black bridge canopy and the new silver platform form a continuous line, which is a metaphor for the relationship between the past and the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Once near the bases, the roofs of the mobile houses were remotely opened, and the drones deployed to launch their strikes.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Buffett began his stock-picking career in the mid-1950s, working out of his modest house.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
6 June 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,
4 June 2025
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Skokie police advised the Skokie Public Library, Oakton College, schools, businesses and residents near downtown Skokie to shelter in place Monday morning after a man was reported waving a firearm near the area of Hull Street and Niles Avenue, according to Skokie police.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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As a social media influencer, his more than 1 million followers on YouTube trumps the reach of others in the press tent, whose follower counts, generally, would classify them as microinfluencers.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Choose from accommodations within the historic Founder's Cove or more modern rooms, suites, and residences at Eclipse by Half Moon.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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In addition, residences will have access to the hotel’s pool, spa and restaurants.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Many offshore banks can accommodate multiple currencies, enhancing diversification and your ability to take advantage of fluctuating currency markets.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The round table is 14 feet in diameter to accommodate all the players.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Trump’s team is working furiously to keep the bill going on other fronts, too: seeking to discredit Congress’s nonpartisan scorekeeper while savaging Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., for resisting the bill and its debt ceiling increase.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
6 June 2025
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Both the exterior and interior are nothing short of awe-inspiring with its high ceilings and old school chicness.—
TJ Macias,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Typically, when checking for lead in a home's tap water, municipalities (or contractors) will obtain water samples from the dwelling, then analyze those samples in a lab.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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