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as in remains
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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Recent Examples of dwells
The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.
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Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwells
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The Henderson County Sheriff's Office remains committed to seeking justice for victims and their families—no matter how much time has passed.—
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One year after two major wildfires tore through opposite sides of Los Angeles County, recovery for thousands of families remains far from complete.—
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The other now resides in Campbell’s division, gearing up for a playoff game while the Lions watch from home.—
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
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Although indoor poinsettia usually stays relatively compact, outdoor plants can grow over 10 feet tall.—
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Instead, water them once a week, making sure the soil stays moist but never wet.—
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And Mike saw the difference his father made in his athletes’ lives at the wake.—
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While the Broncos and Seahawks will watch the chaos unfold at home, 12 teams will be battling for their playoff lives during NFL Wild Card weekend.—
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But Barkov will not be able to play, and now an entire nation waits with bated breath to find out if Landeskog will be available or not.—
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Fabiana Hernández Ortega waits for a truck delivering milk — a basic staple that has become increasingly scarce.—
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“Dwells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwells. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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