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as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays
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Recent Examples of cabin
Ferguson said the couple had been planning to rent a cabin in Canada for six months and left Kansas City in December 2024.
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Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 9 Jan. 2026
When the car switches into self-driving mode, the steering wheel retracts smoothly into the dashboard, opening up the cabin and giving occupants more space to relax, work or just stretch out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wagoneer produces more horsepower than the base model Sequoia and arguably has a more refined cabin and stronger value proposition than Toyota's full-size SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Inside, the crossover transformation continues with a cabin that nods toward premium with widescreen digital displays and minimalist design cues.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabin
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For nearly a decade, each of my winters has brought at least one trip to a mountain hut for a weekend with a hardy group of friends.—
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Les Gaufres de Chamonix has been serving irresistible waffles from a humble hut since 1965.—
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The 16-room inn, which has seven cottages - all named after the seven presidents born in Virginia - is also owned by Donahue.—
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Boomhower said the city shouldn’t be limiting development on sites that don’t have contributing resources just because some historic cottages might be nearby.—
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The result is far more complex than the drawings of volcanoes most saw in school, with a main vent connecting a chamber of magma with the surface.—
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Its dual-chamber air suspension, paired with CDC adaptive damping, ensures consistent responsiveness across a variety of road conditions, while also maintaining exceptional stability during high-speed maneuvers and enhancing driver confidence and overall ride quality.—
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Newsom has found himself in this camp.—
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The base camp also serves as headquarters for many of that team’s traveling fans.—
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Hi Lab has unveiled HyDee, a portable hydrogen fuel-cell power unit designed to replace conventional lithium batteries in mobile and off-grid operations, as part of its showcase at CES 2026.—
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Staff immediately removed him from his cell and provided medical aid.—
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Learn about Barbados’ heritage with a rum shack tour or an excursion to a local Rasta community.—
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All are unified by a boardwalk that’s open to the public and lined with bike rentals, a taco shack, platforms for live music and a full-time professional sandcastle builder.—
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Crafted from durable and impact-resistant material, this spacious carry-on is designed to fit in most overhead compartments (but as always, be sure to check with your specific airline).—
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This lightweight gym tote has dedicated compartments for tumblers, yoga mats, and valuables.—
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Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.—
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Howze can be seen on video walking into the woman’s hospital bay, which was secured by curtains.—
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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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