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as in house
the place where one lives
as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roof
Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
Dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and wipe down the sides, back, bottom, and roof of the inside of the microwave, making sure to remove any crumbs and scrub any stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The forecaster suggested that Arkansans pull their vehicles under a carport or roof and stay inside in order to try to protect themselves and property from hail.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The next day, Dissanayake tells us that the winds ripped off the treehouse roof.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 May 2026
Dampen a soft cloth with the mixture and wipe down the sides, back, bottom, and roof of the inside of the microwave, making sure to remove any crumbs and scrub any stains.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Verb
Spanning more than 4,000 square feet, the flat-roofed, single-story house is designed to frame its countryside setting, with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto terraces and wide rural views.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
The forecaster suggested that Arkansans pull their vehicles under a carport or roof and stay inside in order to try to protect themselves and property from hail.
—Remington Miller, Arkansas Online, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Under a canopy, the ensemble chitchatted about plastic surgery in Hollywood.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The rooms True to the hotel’s overall vibe, the rooms’ midcentury design is beach house meets cosmopolitan chic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The house is around two miles from the Islamic Center, which is in the Clairemont Mesa neighborhood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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What are normal temperatures in June/July and will fans be sheltered at games?—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The children were processed in tents before being taken to emergency shelters run by the Department of Health and Human Services, some of which were criticized by child welfare advocates as having inadequate conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Just about the most-surprising thing that happened during our ordeal was that the wolves came up to our very tent flap every night in spite of the dreadful weather.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The backstory Built in 1710, the Stockton Inn has served as a private residence, a Prohibition-era speakeasy, and a riverside retreat for famous artists, musicians, and authors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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In June, investigators executed a search warrant at the girlfriend’s residence, where authorities allegedly discovered a 32-gallon trash can that later tested positive for Alexis’ blood, WISC reported.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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But Carey doesn’t know if the culture of higher education can accommodate that type of emergency thinking.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Noun
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There are plenty of rising young pitchers in baseball right now, but these two share countless commonalities, including a similar meteoric rise, postseason pedigrees and vaulted ceilings.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The sleek and simple decor brightens each room, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of the water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Take a peek at Honest Abe’s former abode, walk one of the country’s most impressive Art Deco districts, take part in a hands-on art installation spray-painting Cadillacs in the middle of a field, and more.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2026
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Stokes' now-former abode boasts five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, and offers a serene sense of privacy thanks to its lush landscaping.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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