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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of dorms

  • as in dormitories
  • as in dormitories
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dorms

noun

plural of dorm
as in dormitories

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“Dorms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorms. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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