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as in residences
the place where one lives
as we entered his 34-room mansion, our host playfully exclaimed, "Welcome to my humble home!"
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as in habitats
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American south, the home of the armadillo the island is home to many thousands of plant species
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as in countries
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
the U.S. is my home the folks back home were always eager for news about how well they had fared since moving away
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as in households
those who live as a family in one house
comes from a loving home a man who believes that a person's home is the most important thing in life
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as in birthplaces
a place of origin
Springfield, Massachusetts, is the home of basketball, for it was there that Dr. James Naismith invented the game to keep his students active during foul weather
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Recent Examples of homes
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
While tens of millions of Americans are laden with tuition loans – many well into their 30s, leaving renting their only option – their Chinese counterparts start planning the purchase of their first homes straight out of university.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Of course, no two homes are alike, and sometimes, the manufacturer's instructions can leave you with unanswered questions.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, confirmed that a total of 42 children were taken, including some who were abducted from area homes, according to the BBC and Nigerian outlet Arise News.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
With no high-rise lodgings, part of the area’s charm is its inns and beachfront vacation rental homes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Liam Hess is American Vogue’s senior lifestyle editor, overseeing coverage of homes, travel, food, design, parties, and weddings remotely from London.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
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The surrounding community of Princeville is low key, with a few other hotels including a Westin and a Wyndham, and residential streets lined with homes and vacation rentals.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
While tens of millions of Americans are laden with tuition loans – many well into their 30s, leaving renting their only option – their Chinese counterparts start planning the purchase of their first homes straight out of university.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Police said officers responded to shootings involving apartment buildings and homes while going door-to-door to ensure residents had not been injured.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Of course, no two homes are alike, and sometimes, the manufacturer's instructions can leave you with unanswered questions.
—Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, confirmed that a total of 42 children were taken, including some who were abducted from area homes, according to the BBC and Nigerian outlet Arise News.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
With no high-rise lodgings, part of the area’s charm is its inns and beachfront vacation rental homes.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Liam Hess is American Vogue’s senior lifestyle editor, overseeing coverage of homes, travel, food, design, parties, and weddings remotely from London.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 May 2026
Videos show families fleeing their homes early in the morning Sunday – on Mother’s Day – cloaked by darkness with nothing more than backpacks.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for homes
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The union contrasted member struggles with the residences UC offers to chancellors and below-market-rate mortgages available to certain faculty and executives.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Conservation and protecting these habitats also preserve the history below the waves, Johnson said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Bear encounters in Japan have steadily risen, as urban development continues to encroach on their habitats and limit their food sources.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Of the 51 countries that have earned Blue Flag designations this year, only a few are in Asia.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Appliance experts say most households routinely overpour detergent, especially with concentrated formulas and high-efficiency washers.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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These disparities could reflect the different evolutionary histories and environmental birthplaces of Ryugu, Bennu, and the parent bodies of the Murchison and Orgeuil samples.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for REAL IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The proposal grew out of a grassroots effort to protect North Coast redwoods, where tribes are seeking a role in overseeing their ancestral homelands, my colleague Lila Seidman reports for The Times.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The court found at the time that stateless people or people who could not be returned to their homelands could no longer be held indefinitely in Australian detention with little chance of a third country offering a home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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“Homes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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