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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
the surest way to maintain domestic peace and harmony is to have everyone pitch in on chores
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as in domesticated
changed from the wild state so as to become useful and obedient to humans
domestic animals in a barnyard
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as in indigenous
belonging to a particular place by birth or origin
the domestic bird population has been virtually wiped out by the brown tree snake
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as in servant
a person hired to perform household or personal services
working as a team, the couple hired themselves out as domestics for wealthy homeowners
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Recent Examples of domestic
Deena Zaru, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Spanning both domestic and international locations, the new season centers lived experiences, cultural identity, and historical truth, offering viewers not just a sense of place, but a deeper understanding before ever planning a bucket-list trip.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
The bar hosts a happy hour from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, which includes $3.50 wells, $3.50 domestics, $4 imports and other deals.
—Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has said that Good was allegedly attempting to run over law enforcement officers in an act of domestic terrorism when ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot her.
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The Forty Steps, located at the end of Narragansett Avenue a half mile north of the Breakers, was a popular meeting spot for Gilded Age domestics, especially Irish servants, who gathered there to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
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The remains of one of the infants were found submerged in a cooler in 2007 and familial DNA determined that Perez was the biological father.—
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The family is seeking damages for hospital and medical expenses, coroner’s fees, funeral and burial expenses, loss of familial relationships, pain and suffering, alleged violations of constitutional rights, and attorneys’ fees and costs, among other claims.—
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The concept of restorative justice can be traced back to indigenous cultures, where people sat together to talk through conflict and solve problems.—
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The traditional dish, often made during the holidays, is culturally and historically important, with deep roots in indigenous Mexican culture.—
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That might have been intentional since at one time families of the employees in those houses lived on the grounds of the prison, often with prisoners working as house servants to the families.—
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Brighton & Hove Albion have added All Blacks rugby union servant Mike Anthony to their backroom staff.—
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Poinsettias, with their vibrant red leaves, are often the star of household Christmas decorations.—
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Starting October 1st, the brand is ending its Prime Invitee Program, which previously allowed non-household members to enjoy benefits like free shipping.—
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Odessa A’zion joined a litany of A-listers for Nominees Night, hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify as part of Golden Week, on Thursday in Los Angeles, donning a hairdo much tamer than her typical style.—
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This has allowed many firms to avoid passing on the full cost of tariffs to consumers, keeping price hikes on goods relatively tame.—
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Once an aboriginal title is recognized, its holders can collect formal and informal rents from those who seek to develop what is Indigenous land.—
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The woman is also described as aboriginal, around 5 foot tall, wearing a black beanie, white T-shirt, and maroon hoodie.—
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“Domestic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/domestic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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