cohabiting

present participle of cohabit
as in living
formal to share a home and have a sexual relationship They cohabited in a small apartment in the city.

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  • Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Cohabiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabiting. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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