as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
During the renovation, there’s a pop-up spa in the Chartreuse du Thil, an 18th-century residence with 11 guest rooms that’s often privatized by families or groups of friends.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Officers were led to the Mitchells' residence following two requests for welfare checks, HPD said during a press briefing Tuesday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Illinois residents – who must provide proof of residence through a valid photo ID – can purchase adult tickets for $26 and child tickets for $15.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the roof of a two-story house, poured water on the fire and searched the residence, the post says.
—Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Officers were led to the Mitchells' residence following two requests for welfare checks, HPD said during a press briefing Tuesday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Illinois residents – who must provide proof of residence through a valid photo ID – can purchase adult tickets for $26 and child tickets for $15.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the roof of a two-story house, poured water on the fire and searched the residence, the post says.
—Arkansas Online, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Our reviews were crafted to give insight on why each rug could be the right rug for your Scandi oasis or Mid-century abode.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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Their Beverly Hills abode has been on and off the market ever since.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Reid is facing 10 charges, including burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, burglary of an occupied dwelling and criminal mischief of more than $200 but less than $1,000, jail records show.—
Sofia Saric
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Custom-built in 1989 for the late rocker Tom Petty and his first wife, Jane Benyo, the palatial, three-story dwelling was renovated and expanded before Gomez’s ownership.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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Two rooms in the Soukana and Delos accommodation blocks are wheelchair accessible, and one of the two-storey Madrague houses has a ground floor bathroom and sofa bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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After Arakawa and Hackman were found dead, officials conducted an environmental assessment of their home that found evidence of rodents and rodent feces around their property, according to a copy of the report obtained by USA TODAY in April 2025.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The ball bounced behind him to Taylor Walls, but the Rays shortstop couldn’t field it cleanly, either, allowing Story to break for home and beat the throw.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Firefighters on the roof were also spraying the fire to prevent it from spreading.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Fatu shockingly kicked out at two to a roof-rattling reaction.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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In the city, short-term vacation rentals are defined as any lodging that provides accommodation for less than 30 days.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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While summertime can be a little congested, fall and spring offer pleasant weather for days spent on Wrightsville or Carolina Beach, lower-cost lodging options, and plenty of good restaurants.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Also in Portugal, in the Alentejo region south of Lisbon, French collector Lionel Bensemoun has opened Calipo, set in a 17th-century palace with 14 rooms and artist residency spaces.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Geopolitical turmoil, tax hikes on the wealthy and political discord have driven more wealthy to seek backup plans and residency in other countries.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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