as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
The Union Jack over Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast in a sign of respect following the announcement of the duchess’ death, and the traditional framed announcement was placed on the royal residence’s railings.
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The residence sits on almost a full acre and was designed by Dailey Janssen Architects, a firm that has a reputation for creating ultra sleek, high-end mansions in the Palm Beach and Jupiter Island areas.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
And so is the airplane featured inside the 3,040-square-foot residence.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Then almost a month later, on Wednesday, a search warrant was served at the residence, with officials recovering a stun gun, replica pistol, drugs and drug paraphernalia, the district attorney's office said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The residence sits on almost a full acre and was designed by Dailey Janssen Architects, a firm that has a reputation for creating ultra sleek, high-end mansions in the Palm Beach and Jupiter Island areas.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
And so is the airplane featured inside the 3,040-square-foot residence.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Then almost a month later, on Wednesday, a search warrant was served at the residence, with officials recovering a stun gun, replica pistol, drugs and drug paraphernalia, the district attorney's office said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Our newest discovery at Amazon, the Generic 2-Story Prefabricated Tiny Home, is a one-bedroom abode with a spacious floor plan, a roomy deck, and a front porch for just $17,700.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The abode is deliberately sculptural, with sweeping curves that echo the contours of the surrounding cliffs and emulate the rhythm of the Mediterranean below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thousands of years ago, the 52,000-plus acres now known as Mesa Verde National Park were home to the Ancestral Pueblo People, who built a series of sophisticated stone dwellings in the cliffs here.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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The longhouse is a multifamily dwelling with communal areas.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The house is haunted by a family of farmers that lived and died on the land, murdered horribly by the patriarch of the family, but really, the problem is the demon that controls the mirror and its dark reflections.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple still live in separate houses but eat dinner together most nights.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pricing starts at €6,990 for a white roof and increases to €7,490 for choice of several colors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The group lost their keys during their excursion, so the rangers provided the group a ride to their rental lodging.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The experience is woven together with destination dining, design forward lodging, sustainable agriculture, and moving your body in nature, all while learning the story of a plant that has long been intertwined with Mendocino’s identity.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company is launching at Selfridges in September and has a four-week residency at Galeries Lafayette starting in November.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike one-off or two-night stadium shows in which the stars, performers, and crew rush into and out of a city, a residency invites fans to come to the artist.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Following a little lightning, and a 64-minute delay, their defense continually came up with stops and handed the ball to the strength of this team, the place where all of the money and resources went.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Hudson, who competed on American Idol in its third season but came in seventh place, stepped in to take her place as a judge while she was gone.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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