as in residence
the place where one lives
welcome to my domicile, humble though it may be
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the university domiciles students in a variety of buildings in and around its urban campus
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Recent Examples of domicile
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025
The key distinction between residence and domicile is intent.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
These, by definition, include various entities or individuals operating outside the U.S., among which are individuals who are not U.S. citizens or are not domiciled in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Inside, there are no pictures on the walls and the domicile’s only personality is supplied by a large German shepherd patrolling the backyard.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025
The key distinction between residence and domicile is intent.
—Tom Cullinan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Under pressure from the European Union, Luxembourg’s secrecy is now being whittled away with the publication of corporate records revealing once-private information on companies domiciled in the country.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
These, by definition, include various entities or individuals operating outside the U.S., among which are individuals who are not U.S. citizens or are not domiciled in the country.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for domicile
Noun
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Police said the suspect then barricaded himself inside a residence, and officers had surrounded the home.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set inside a 17th-century former noble residence, the building has been a hotel since 1811—a grand, if slightly dusty, fixture of the Roman hospitality circuit—before having the cobwebs blown off courtesy of a four-year renovation overseen by the French-Mexican architect and designer Hugo Toro.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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The gun — a Colt 1908 manufactured in 1921 — was found at the Thornton Distilling Company, housed in the oldest standing brewery in Illinois.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Now the original structure of the two-story, mid-century brick house has a state of the art structure adjacent to that houses the musician’s archives, as well as performance spaces, research rooms and an exhibition room.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Jenner offered a look at some of the design details being installed inside her new abode, and revealed a glimpse of the exterior layout.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift and Selke, twin sisters and lifelong popcorn lovers, started Just Pop In in 2003 in a tight 500-square-foot abode just north of the Broad Ripple strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
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The standard studio apartment-style layout of the 135-square-foot dwelling includes a small bedroom, a combination kitchen and living area, and a bathroom, which is equipped with a toilet, shower, and sink.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Displaced families often spend weeks, sometimes months, in makeshift dwellings, including public squares and deserted government buildings, while children lose months or even years of education as schools close or become inaccessible owing to gang activity.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fire broke out at a home in Milton, Massachusetts, after the man used a blowtorch to melt ice on his roof, Milton Fire Deputy Chief John Earner said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Turquoise project, by contrast, is said to stand 239 feet high, as measured from the ground to the roof.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are even sweetheart deals on lodging during this special time.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco provides posh lodgings all year long.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Tennessee National Guard said about 170 soldiers and airmen were assisting with recovery efforts, including helping more than 200 people stranded in vehicles and homes and providing rides to nearly 300 emergency and health care workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Domicile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domicile. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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