1
as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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2
as in residence
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Recent Examples of habitation
Air travel rules for kids suggest legal frameworks for longer, deeper excursions — and eventually permanent habitation — in space.
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Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The base itself was a study in the feasibility of long-term human habitation on the ice sheet.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
All of this is now possible thanks to an advanced 3D printing-welding approach that can print these large habitation structures.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The base itself was a study in the feasibility of long-term human habitation on the ice sheet.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
All of this is now possible thanks to an advanced 3D printing-welding approach that can print these large habitation structures.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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According to the staff report, Bee Cave has a 7% hotel occupancy tax rate that creates about $550,000 in yearly revenue.—
Naina Srivastava,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The reasons behind the sales are unknown, but office building valuations and occupancy rates have dropped across the country since 2020.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights: Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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Deputies responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Aurantia Road in Mims around 12:20 p.m. after receiving a 911 call, a news release from the sheriff’s office said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Olof is a former Air Force pilot, an occupation for which one needed perfect vision.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The son of Jewish parents in Poland, Kosiński had survived the Nazi occupation and Holocaust.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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His property portfolio span coast to coast and beyond, with homes valued at roughly $1.75 billion—everything from private islands to sprawling estates to sleek city abodes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
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And tonight, Combs will sleep in the Brooklyn cell that has been his abode since September 2024.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Brodeur’s project — which will create 48 dwelling units for veterans in Orlando — is definitely good news.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
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The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Luckily, Higuera had inherited land and was already in the process of building a two-bedroom house in Guerrero.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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There were also five lodging rooms and a servants’ quarters for hire.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The Rooms Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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