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
Flores took part Thursday in Santa Clara County’s every-two-year homeless count, which seeks to tally everyone living in tents, cars or other places not meant for habitation, as well as in homeless shelters.
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the introduction of advanced pod technology increases the potential for sustained human habitation undersea.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
Native to the forests of Central and South America this iconic snake can grow up 8 feet long (2+ meters), is remarkably well camouflaged, and can be very abundant near human habitation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Long-term habitation underwater involves a specialized type of activity called saturation diving, so named because the diver’s tissues become saturated with gases, such as nitrogen or helium.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
However, the introduction of advanced pod technology increases the potential for sustained human habitation undersea.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 27 Jan. 2025
Native to the forests of Central and South America this iconic snake can grow up 8 feet long (2+ meters), is remarkably well camouflaged, and can be very abundant near human habitation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Long-term habitation underwater involves a specialized type of activity called saturation diving, so named because the diver’s tissues become saturated with gases, such as nitrogen or helium.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for habitation
Noun
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Amid the tidal wave of deliveries of new rental supply, occupancy rates have barely dipped, reflecting demand that has been strong enough to surprise many in the industry.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In assessing the future of each individual building on the list released Tuesday, the GSA will consider current use, occupancy, cost of agency relocations and local market conditions when making final decisions.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the developer has projected 21 new elementary school students, the village, using a formula based on numbers of bedrooms per residence, calculated the number at 25.—
Jennifer Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The result is a space that feels both classic and fresh, with cutting-edge amenities and plenty of vintage detailing that reflect the residence’s circa 19th-century roots.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This will likely require a temporary occupation of Gaza by the IDF or another security force to provide stability and prevent a resurgence of Hamas.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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What the state will get is a pristine tract that has no hint of human occupation.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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In terms of what’s actually on the island, there’s a 2,006-square-foot abode that’s totally self-sustaining yet fully comfortable—ideal for those who want to be off the grid but still have the conveniences of modern living.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the former actor has now gone full Martha Stewart, inviting friends like Mindy Kaling and expert guests including Roy Choi and Alice Waters over to her Montecito abode to cook meals in between sharing DIY tips for everything from bath salts to balloon arches.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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Current policies that could be a template for regulatory revamping, according to the report: the state’s bolstering of accessory dwelling units, electric vehicle charging stations and certain environmental restoration projects.—
CalMatters,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Densification—constructing multifamily units, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and mixed-use developments—maximizes land use.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Video footage captured plumes of smoke and flames wafting above a treeline and houses in the Carolina Forest.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dramatic video from Sunday morning showed firefighters battling flames as the fire neared houses.—
Amy Graff,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But beyond lodging, the analyst noted that investors are not exactly pricing in Airbnb’s new products, such as experiences.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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At night, hang your hat at the Western-style log cabins at O-Bar-O (pup-friendly lodging from $200 per night available).—
Emily Pennington,
Outside Online,
28 Feb. 2025
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The ballpark design would see a seating capacity of 32,000 with a clear, retractable roof, allowing the facility to be used year round and ensure walk-up and guaranteed games, especially in the spring and early fall when Portland can see wetter weather.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Annabel Moeller Photography The angled roof shelters several balconies on the upper floor.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Habitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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