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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The realities inside nursing homes and assisted living communities are complex, often more so than families realize.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
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Historically, recent college students have centered their post-grad lives on landing a job in big cities like New York City and Los Angeles that promise a lively lifestyle and often higher starting salaries (although the high cost of living quickly eats into that).—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The early-career doctor was residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the time of the initial investigation.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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It was founded in 1975, with about 40,000 Israelis currently residing there.—
Jordana Miller,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cohabiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabiting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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