as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
Four Seasons is making its own splash with the Loft and Funnel residences aboard Four Seasons 1.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Then, there are only three other RV parks in metro Denver that allow year-round residences and their rates are generally higher, Ohlfest said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Jahn has recently been associated with an address in Oklahoma, with previous residences listed in Texas, according to records.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
But documents reviewed by CNN show that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer did the same — taking out two mortgages in one year, appearing to list both homes as primary residences.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Scarecrows will be displayed at businesses and residences throughout Fallbrook.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Cook signed mortgage agreements declaring that houses in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Atlanta were each her principal residences, according to prior reports.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Depending on the unit, the residences have been enhanced with bocce courts, hot tubs, and even a saltwater plunge pool.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Prices for residences have not been disclosed.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Then, there are only three other RV parks in metro Denver that allow year-round residences and their rates are generally higher, Ohlfest said.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Jahn has recently been associated with an address in Oklahoma, with previous residences listed in Texas, according to records.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
But documents reviewed by CNN show that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer did the same — taking out two mortgages in one year, appearing to list both homes as primary residences.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Scarecrows will be displayed at businesses and residences throughout Fallbrook.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
Cook signed mortgage agreements declaring that houses in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Atlanta were each her principal residences, according to prior reports.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Depending on the unit, the residences have been enhanced with bocce courts, hot tubs, and even a saltwater plunge pool.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Prices for residences have not been disclosed.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
Noun
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The house is small and modest but likely typical of the dwellings in a village like Nazareth at that time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 20% of the children are considered impoverished, and nearly half the dwellings are mobile homes.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The abodes range from three to five bedrooms and are built to maximize views of the surrounding mountains.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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The city of San Diego is moving toward launching an innovative program to create a fund to purchase affordable apartments before they are turned into market-rate housing (and potentially out of reach for existing residents) or torn down to build more luxurious abodes.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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As the deadline approaches and ALDOT considers its next move, Shiloh residents say their homes continue to flood.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Research has shown that dogs in animal shelters face a lot more stress than dogs living in homes.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are houses with multi- generational expansions, a farm, synagogue, stone quarry, wells, crops, and livestock.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the California state government, the state houses 32 of the world's top 50 AI companies, and more than half of global venture capital funding for AI and machine learning startups went to Bay Area companies last year.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Expect wind damage to roofs and trees.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Determine family meeting places and make sure to include an out-of-town location in case of evacuation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball last night, September 27, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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