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as in house
the place where one lives
as long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
fed and roofed the emergency volunteers for a week
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Recent Examples of roof
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Our tester came with a host of upgrades including a Mark Levinson premium audio system, panorama glass roof, upgraded technology features and technology package, which added about $3,500 or so.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
But Norway and roof rats have existed outside state code for the simple reason that they weren’t known to be in the state.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Our tester came with a host of upgrades including a Mark Levinson premium audio system, panorama glass roof, upgraded technology features and technology package, which added about $3,500 or so.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Book projects like deck, fence, window, and roof installation in spring.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
But Norway and roof rats have existed outside state code for the simple reason that they weren’t known to be in the state.
—Mark Dee
march 31, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roof
Noun
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Don't be afraid to fully embrace design choices that may seem a little extra, such as a velvet canopy above your bed or touches of wallpaper.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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The roots are deep, the canopy wide, and the song in the leaves, especially in the hands of an ensemble like this one, always worth rehearing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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How Washington behaves vis-à-vis those deposits influences the process and reconfigures the balance within the Shia house.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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That high mark owes much to the city’s Ribeira district, which is home to picturesque houses with red terracotta roofs clustered along the Douro River.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Targeted again almost immediately, Shuji is rescued by detective Soma Ryosuke (Takahashi Issey), who turns to former television journalist Yarimizu Nanao (Saitoh Takumi) for help sheltering him.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed Eastland family members, including three of Dick Eastland’s sons, on the plan to shelter in place.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, that means the only place Bruccoleri can rehearse is in a tent on the front lawn.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The visit then continued with a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence on Embassy Row.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The building will have a gym, a gross motor room with play equipment for the youngest students, a two-story library with reading nooks, a learning hub able to accommodate two classes at a time, and an outdoor area with patio furniture.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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The walls, floors and ceilings are manufactured elsewhere, shipped as flat panels and assembled on site.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Midnight Garden Dining Room by the House of Pontovi, for example, has an Italian Murano glass chandelier, feminine Art Deco-style swivel chairs with flapper-style fringe and a gold-leaf ceiling that has replaced Calico Corners fabric.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 935-square-foot abode, as well as the small town it's located in, served as inspiration for her upcoming album Middle of Nowhere, out May 1.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The airy abode is certainly a departure from the top-floor unit where Emily takes place.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Roof.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roof. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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