1
as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
On May 7, Gardner city officials declared the near 200-unit complex at 101 Aspen St. unfit for habitation because the deteriorating water infrastructure left tenants with unreliable and inconsistent water service.
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Alaska’s vast wilderness has been a testing ground of human endurance for millennia as the gateway for human habitation of the Americas.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Air travel rules for kids suggest legal frameworks for longer, deeper excursions — and eventually permanent habitation — in space.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The base itself was a study in the feasibility of long-term human habitation on the ice sheet.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025
Alaska’s vast wilderness has been a testing ground of human endurance for millennia as the gateway for human habitation of the Americas.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Air travel rules for kids suggest legal frameworks for longer, deeper excursions — and eventually permanent habitation — in space.
—Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The base itself was a study in the feasibility of long-term human habitation on the ice sheet.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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Locations with 85% or higher occupancy rates will incur a $50 premium fee per night.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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When the pandemic shifted work patterns and economic conditions tightened, occupancy rates plummeted from 72% in 2019 to 47% in 2021, but WeWork remained locked into billions in lease payments.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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According to court documents, on Sept. 11, 2024, local police responded to a reported menacing at Hanna’s residence in Dayton.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Crown project as a whole is set to have as many as 1,500 residences, according to The Grove’s website, and at least 200 acres of open space, including parks and trails.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For occupations on the service agreement, the woman listed Washington Regional for her and Hiland Dairy for him.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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However, blue-collar professionals, many of whom do physical work either with people or machines, were the least likely to be seeking help from AI, and were therefore classified as the occupations least impacted by AI.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Grasping at any hope, she’s asked devoted widower father Jake (John Adams) to drive her to this mystery woman’s abode in the Catskills, where a supernatural healing of some sort may or may not take place.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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Just this week, Cary Grant’s former abode was listed for $78 million, and Paris Hilton plopped down $63 million to buy Mark Wahlberg’s massive estate last month.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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The minimum size for urban lots was reduced to 3,000 square feet, the minimum lot size required to add an accessory dwelling unit was also reduced, and the minimum lot required to build a townhouse went down to 1,500 square feet.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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In California, for example, the state is working to conserve more natural land while promoting the development of higher-density housing, such as apartment buildings and accessory dwelling units like tiny homes and backyard cottages.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Estes Park, about 65 miles north of Denver and the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, scored highly in the study because of its ranch-style accommodations, affordable lodging and 10 nature and wildlife parks.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Innes, a veteran of Arizona wildfires, provided lodging and supplies to the firefighters while preparing for a possible evacuation.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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