as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Heads of State Council at the Yntymak Ordo (Palace of Unity) presidential residence in Bishkek on November 27, 2025.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Rainey Street has evolved greatly over the last 20 years, with bars leading the initial development charge, followed by restaurants, hotels and residences.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Ivanna Ortiz was arrested several miles away from the singer's Beverly Crest residence shortly after the March 8 incident.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located about 164 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.
—Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Rainey Street has evolved greatly over the last 20 years, with bars leading the initial development charge, followed by restaurants, hotels and residences.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Ivanna Ortiz was arrested several miles away from the singer's Beverly Crest residence shortly after the March 8 incident.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
The drone strikes hit Lake Kivu and a private residence located about 164 feet from the home of former Congo President Joseph Kabila Kabange.
—Ruth Alonga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
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Biodiverse blooms When Julie Johnson first moved into her Crescent Hill abode, the property was the perfect size and boasted a saltwater pool.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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For the first time, King Charles III is inviting cameras into his personal abode.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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One dwelling was directly affected by the fire, officials said.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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The resort is comprised of a series of compact dwellings that are scattered across the landscape.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’s also something nostalgic about it; the timer reminds me of baking at my grandparents’ house.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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His second outing for the house, however, which took place on Sunday, felt more measured, shifting the focus toward tailoring while still playing with sculptural silhouettes.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, North Miami Beach police officers rushed to a 911 call of a teen lying on the ground at a home.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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But a tree fell on his home of 20 years, and portions of the roof of a house across the street blew into his yard.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Tony Phillips, will face charges of resisting an executive officer, causing great bodily injury, assault of a police officer, contempt of a court order, and unauthorized lodging, the DA said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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For anyone building a Bay Area itinerary around the World Cup, Santa Clara’s visitor resources can help with broader trip planning — lodging, transit, and other local attractions.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the move wasn’t without its challenges, including limited access to capital as immigrants and the need to build a professional track record in a system where credit history and residency length matter.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Despite the institutional changes, the National Symphony Orchestra is retaining its decadeslong residency.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Located within a two-hectare coconut grove on almost 400 feet of pristine white sand in southern Tulum, this is a place to take a step back from the rest of the world and catch your breath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Avoid highway gas stations, which often cost more Stations near major highways or commuter routes tend to have higher prices than stations that are located in other places.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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