as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Why buy one of these pint-sized dwellings?
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a relevant benchmark worth dwelling on in analyzing where Utah sits today in comparison to the distance that the Canucks will have to travel in the years ahead to emerge once again as a sturdy, playoff-level side.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Elderly residents who own a home but don’t drive or own a vehicle any longer would face higher taxes on their dwelling.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Why buy one of these pint-sized dwellings?
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
Thompson doesn’t end by dwelling on such hate.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 Feb. 2026
There’s a relevant benchmark worth dwelling on in analyzing where Utah sits today in comparison to the distance that the Canucks will have to travel in the years ahead to emerge once again as a sturdy, playoff-level side.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
Noun
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Would-be buyers are factoring heating expenses into the cost of living in a home as a residence or renting it as an investment property.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The residence being searched is that of the person who was detained, according to reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When changing your water, make a fresh cut 1-2 inches up the stem to ensure that the vascular system is staying open and clean of any debris or bacteria.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dodgers staying cautious with Graterol One key relief weapon Roberts hopes to have in his armory is Brusdar Graterol.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What low-tech solutions are most effective for seniors living alone?—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another homeowner refers to their abode as MiddleField.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the quarter to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10 ½ minutes remaining.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jurors got their first glimpse into what will be a lengthy trial characterized by dueling narratives from the plaintiffs and the two remaining defendants.—
Barbara Ortutay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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With the right development, the cost of residing here could be more affordable than typical; that would be attractive for the thousands of lower-paying jobs in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cher’s memorable transformation from a dowdy Italian widow residing in Brooklyn, NY, stole the movie.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Sunday’s remarkable landslide mean the LDP now has enough seats to override votes in the upper house of parliament, to propose amendments to the constitution, and to chair all lower house committees alongside its coalition partner.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Warren went to pick her up at her parents' house, her brothers, Kevin, Reggie and Wayne, surrounded him.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Researchers hope that the TAL system could eventually be a viable strategy for patients who are waiting for donor lungs — specifically, those with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) along with necrotizing pneumonia or septic shock.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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