1
: to remain for a time
dwell in the hallway
2
3
a
: to keep the attention directed
—used with on or upon
tried not to dwell on my fears
b
: to speak or write insistently
—used with on or upon
reporters dwelling on the recent scandal
Examples of dwell in a Sentence
a cave where bats dwell
dwelling with a farm family as an exchange student in France
Recent Examples on the Web
With rumination, there is a tendency to isolate yourself and dwell on negative thoughts, so Canter recommends an approach called behavioral activation.
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2024
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is revoking Lindsey's dwelling contractor license due to delinquent taxes, said spokesperson John Beard.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Yet, Geminis are highly independent and do not dwell over a relationship's end.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
The articles always seemed to dwell on venality and crime.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
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Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2024
The Department of Safety and Professional Services is revoking Lindsey's dwelling contractor license due to delinquent taxes, said spokesperson John Beard.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 25 June 2024
Yet, Geminis are highly independent and do not dwell over a relationship's end.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 14 June 2024
The articles always seemed to dwell on venality and crime.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for dwell
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“Dwell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwell. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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