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as in to remain
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 dwell
The house was built in 2010 after a late 1980s dwelling on the lot was torn down.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Instead of dwelling on what’s missing or feeling behind, leaders start focusing on what’s within their control.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average premium for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage in the state is about $2,205, slightly above the national average.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Instead of dwelling on what’s missing or feeling behind, leaders start focusing on what’s within their control.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Even when the claims are ridiculous, or Rahma vehemently disagrees, the lack of time to dwell gives the videos a sense of both urgency and fun.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
According to the Insurance Information Institute, the average premium for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage in the state is about $2,205, slightly above the national average.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dwell
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A lot of the clubs from that time were gone—Finbar’s, Hunt’s, Memorial Auditorium, where the band once opened for Allen Ginsberg—but the scrappy apartments mostly remained.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In today’s issue: The U.S.-China tariff turnstile Deportation dilemma rocks the courts GOP down to details on Medicaid cuts Iran, U.S. nuclear progress unclear President Trump’s tariff rollout has world leaders and economists on edge as White House messaging about the levies remains inconsistent.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Blowing Rock The town of Blowing Rock is a delight for those who want to live like a local for a few days.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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New York forced the Pistons into six of their 19 turnovers in the game’s final 12 minutes en route to a 21-0 run, all by sticking to the game plan, guarding Cunningham aggressively and living with the results from the rest of a streaky Detroit team missing a true No. 2 option.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This underwear is lightweight and discreet, and stays fresh all day.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The person must meet the qualifications of office, including residing in District 4.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pennsylvania man also accused of targeting Trump In Pennsylvania, a man who resides in the same town where a would-be assassin fired gunshots at Trump was charged with making threats on YouTube to murder the president and other officials.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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My doctor originally tried to watch and wait to see if my blood pressure would go down.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwell. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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