as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Lopez’s city of residence was not available.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Click here to see more photos inside the upcoming residences.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Delahunty said that a change in a person’s employment situation, leading them to change their primary residence, can be permissible under the law.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
At his residence, agents found a collection of notes.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Click here to see more photos inside the upcoming residences.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
Delahunty said that a change in a person’s employment situation, leading them to change their primary residence, can be permissible under the law.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
At his residence, agents found a collection of notes.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
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Its modern design includes numerous arched windows and doorways that soften up the architecture, along with a wavy accent wall that leads you from the entrance into the rest of the abode.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not much else is known about the abode, but a 2007 Sports Illustrated feature confirmed that Peyton still owned the off-season dwelling.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s outline planning permission for a new dwelling and garage, and its network of private paths winds through the landscaped and wooded areas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Police and army inspect damage to a house destroyed by debris from a shot down Russian drone in the village of Wyryki-Wola, eastern Poland, on September 10, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pretty sure she was crated if she ever was allowed in [the house].—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Rakhimovs’ house, built in 2006 on land granted by the state, is more than a home.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Residents said the gas leaks this week brought back fresh memories of a fatal home explosion in April, when 5-year-old Alistair Lamb was killed.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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The budget line for drippy-looking electric candles alone must be through the roof.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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At one point, a helicopter dropped snipers down onto the building’s roof.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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One of those buildings was the only lodging at the canyon bottom, which offers one of the park's most in-demand experiences.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The best balance of exceptional lodging and golf can be found at the Boulders, a luxury resort with two excellent and just extensively renovated desert courses, and the Forbes 4-Star Four Seasons at Troon North, with two of the most famous courses in Arizona.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Puerto Rican superstar has since made his third appearance as Saturday Night Live’s musical guest and staged a 30-show concert residency in San Juan.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
29 Sep. 2025
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Parton was set to perform six shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace from December 4 to 13 in her first Las Vegas residency in more than 30 years.—
Martin Goillandeau,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hard Rock Stadium will host seven games — four in the group stage (June 15, 21, 24, 27), one Round of 32 game (July 3), a quarterfinal (July 11) and the bronze medal third-place game (July 28).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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The comforter is also outfitted with convenient corner tabs that keep the duvet securely in place, which is especially handy for people who toss and turn in their sleep.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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