Thesaurus results for RESIDENCE

residence

noun

ˈre-zə-dən(t)s

Definition of residence

as in abode

the place where one lives police stopped by his residence to question him

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Recent Examples of residence Two men are in custody in Oak Grove following a standoff at an area residence, where one man was found on the roof. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 London — King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Friday afternoon at Highgrove House, the king’s private country residence in Gloucestershire, England. — Max Foster, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The residence, believed to overlook the Mediterranean, served as his primary home for roughly 15 years and offered easy access to the Monte-Carlo Country Club, one of Europe’s premier tennis facilities. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 The work rests between the porch and the stoop and shows two women tending to their residence. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for residence

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Noun

Polly appears trapped and destined to burn to death in the abode as Alice sets the house ablaze.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The 9,000-square-foot abode, designed by acclaimed architect Greg Faulkner, sits at the base of a volcano that dates back three million years.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

Referred to as the 48-sq-ft model, the towable dwelling is designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, which is a Canadian tiny house builder and charity.

— Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Office buildings are designed with very different considerations than apartment dwellings.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of dwelling

Noun

How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Outside, the cops, led by a dry sinister officer in a long black leather coat, order him to get on the ground, face down; Sophia comes out of the house and is placed in the back of a car, staring at all this through the glass.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of house

Noun

Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor for security and law enforcement of Khuzestan Province, where Ahvaz is located, reported that a strike caused damage to nearby homes and shattered the windows of some housing units, according to IRIB.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of home

Noun

There are lots of families and groups of stylish but understated singles from New York City and beyond looking for something more low-key than a lot of lodging options provide.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
That shift is reshaping how consumers plan trips, how hospitality brands think about demand, and how platforms organize lodging options.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

The secretary of state shared the concerns and requested documentation about the residencies of those people, but even with additional materials, the residencies of 293 people remained unconfirmed, the letter said.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
Lesser fiscal mortals can opt for a long-term visa, which grants up to 10 years of residency.

— Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Definition of residency

Noun

For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
The third-place match (bronze medal game) is scheduled for Saturday evening back at Hard Rock in Miami Gardens.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of place

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