as in residence
the place where one lives
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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as in staying
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
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as in living
to have a home
the widow dwells in the valley by herself
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Recent Examples of dwelling
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Camouflage yourself and your dwelling.
—Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Grace Dean, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Of the countless memoirs dwelling on the Cuban revolution of 1959, Sheppard’s may be the most heart wrenching and the most beautifully written.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
As proposed, Weatherly said, setbacks of 150 feet from dwellings and 100 feet from property lines don’t leave him much in terms of peace of mind.
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Cameron tells a fantastically tense sci-fi tale, gripping audiences with the heart-wrenching relationship of Bud and Lindsey, and the romantic tension that builds throughout is a welcome reprieve from the intense water-dwelling extraterrestrials.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwelling
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Fans of the Gothic skyscraper, now owned by Silverstein Properties, can now call its 92nd-floor crown jewel, aka the highest residence in the neighborhood, their own.—
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The fire crews additionally found a dog in the residence that did not survive, per the release.—
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The town of Wellington is where many men who are unhoused in Fort Collins are staying their nights of late.—
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For me, that translates to modernizing with intention and staying committed to a growth mindset by continuously learning, taking on new challenges, and surrounding myself with people who elevate my thinking.—
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Even the majority of the middle class, who were still able to cover the cost of living until last year, are almost completely paralyzed at the moment.—
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One afternoon Camacho paused on a trail and stripped the shoots of the duroia tree to reveal tiny ants living inside.—
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Add curtains for privacy and extra hanging space throughout your abode worry-free.—
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Gerold's roots include the first hoteliers in Lech and the architect couple has a distinct talent for creating desirable abodes.—
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Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.—
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Minimal leather totes hold far more than a lip gloss, think books, laptops, and an extra layer, while remaining polished and understated.—
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Now, those residing in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and the surrounding areas will be able to access those services in their own backyard.—
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Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.—
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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People in some states have reported receiving their full benefits for November, while others could be waiting until at least next week.—
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Many of our favorite online brands aren’t waiting until Thanksgiving week to roll out their biggest savings — and that’s good news for anyone ready to shop early.—
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwelling. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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