as in residences
the place where one lives
welcome to my humble abode
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Recent Examples of abodes
Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene spans sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multistory homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The standouts, though, are that trio of secluded abodes.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Flying into Nepal is something more and more travelers are doing as parts of the region open up to tourism and exciting new hotels like the Shinta Mani Mustang cut their ribbons, offering luxe abodes where intrepid trekkers can rest in comfort.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
People are taking color drenching to the next level by applying it to their home's exterior, giving their abodes a fresh, statement-making look.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 31 Mar. 2026
The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene spans sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multistory homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
Cattle, deer and other large herbivores disturb the abodes of bacteria.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
The standouts, though, are that trio of secluded abodes.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Flying into Nepal is something more and more travelers are doing as parts of the region open up to tourism and exciting new hotels like the Shinta Mani Mustang cut their ribbons, offering luxe abodes where intrepid trekkers can rest in comfort.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
People are taking color drenching to the next level by applying it to their home's exterior, giving their abodes a fresh, statement-making look.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Speaking of humble abodes, Ivy Cottage is just down the road from Nottingham Cottage, a 1,324-square-foot property nicknamed Nott Cott that was made famous thanks to a visit from Oprah Winfrey.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abodes
Noun
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Nearly 600 of those were primary residences, according to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The searches were being conducted at daycares, businesses and some residences, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation.—
Mark Vancleave,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is a visceral, luxurious immersion in landscape and nature, grand, unspoilt and raw, within which the Prana collection of buildings sensitively sit, taking their cue from the local age-old mountain dwellings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first thing that stands out about the film’s quaint locale is that its scant dwellings are made up only of exterior flats.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Lincoln Square on Saturday afternoon, nearly half a block of houses on West Carmen Avenue was sectioned off with police tape while police searched for the suspect.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Closer to home, agents searched houses across New England, relying heavily on informants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Damage to homes, two deaths, injuries and widespread power outages were reported in Runaway Bay and Springtown on Saturday night as a round of severe storms passed through North Texas, officials said.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Residents also have a right to demand an in-person inspection of the interior of their homes before a final value is set, according to the report.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storm, which rolled quickly through the area, also damaged vehicles and roofs.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Mineral Wells storm blew through an industrial park, shredding buildings, ripping apart roofs and scattering debris across the area.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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