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 bill’s backers argue the tweak will free homebuilders from some of the regulatory constraints stalling efforts to provide smaller and cheaper residences.
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2025
Following Soliman's arrest, law enforcement observed his wife leaving their Colorado Springs residence.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The company is in the process of developing a number of ground-up projects in the Midwest, the South, and Pennsylvania, including the Pendry Nashville hotel and residences, and a $500 million public-private revitalization of Kansas City’s West Bottoms neighborhood.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 2 June 2025
When the production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 was unveiled at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills, California in 2024, the fast-moving brand’s style sense was on full display.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2025
Following Soliman's arrest, law enforcement observed his wife leaving their Colorado Springs residence.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The company is in the process of developing a number of ground-up projects in the Midwest, the South, and Pennsylvania, including the Pendry Nashville hotel and residences, and a $500 million public-private revitalization of Kansas City’s West Bottoms neighborhood.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 2 June 2025
When the production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 9 was unveiled at the iconic Sheats-Goldstein residence in Beverly Hills, California in 2024, the fast-moving brand’s style sense was on full display.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
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The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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New York City Penthouse Jackman and Furness purchased their impressive downtown Manhattan abode for about $21 million in 2022, just a year before announcing their split, according to Architectural Digest.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Typically, when checking for lead in a home's tap water, municipalities (or contractors) will obtain water samples from the dwelling, then analyze those samples in a lab.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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That’s because the residence in question is the International Space Station (ISS), a million-pound orbital outpost with a footprint larger than a football field and the habitable volume of a six-bedroom house, circling the Earth 250 miles overhead.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Cameras with long lenses will be perched in the back of the house while others will be hidden in speakers and TV monitors so viewers can get up close and personal shots of the action.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Experience the boutique community lifestyle and tour available homes weekends noon to 5pm.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Property owners were desperate to get back into their homes and get businesses reopened.—
Laura Sullivan,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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On a windy Saturday afternoon in Paris, the roof over Court Philippe-Chatrier was open ahead of the ladies’ singles final at the 2025 French Open.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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An Associated Press journalist saw at least one home burned when police fired a tear gas canister onto its thatch roof.—
Matías Delacroix,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Lee’s Summit’s proximity to the Arrowhead soccer matches makes the community uniquely situated for lodging and attractions for guests, and Maxwell said the team is hopeful that the community will be selected.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Family-run and set in a house from the 1700s, this intimate 10-room lodging has exposed stone walls and wood-beam ceilings.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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Recorded on March 26, 1967, the live set sees the influential group performing as part of their four-month residency at the Winchester Cathedral club in Redwood City, California.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
6 June 2025
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There are some exceptions, including for people with lawful permanent residency, spouses and children of U.S. citizens, those who are adopted and others.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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The Cybertruck is to this design consensus what the current political regime is to liberal democracy: an attempt to demolish the status quo, with nothing to offer in its place but aggression and regression.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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