as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
The union contrasted member struggles with the residences UC offers to chancellors and below-market-rate mortgages available to certain faculty and executives.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On May 8, the alleged harasser, Alex Jenkinson, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court via live link and was ordered to stay away from several royal residences.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Called Avenia and created in partnership with real estate firm Vertical Developments, the waterfront luxury complex is to include 22 residences overlooking the Southern Florida coast.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Set directly on Biscayne Bay at 717 Northeast 27th Street, the 53-story tower will bring 117 residences to the waterfront, ranging from one-bedroom homes to penthouses nearing 7,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
He was released on conditional bail, with those conditions stating that he’s not allowed to be near any royal residences.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
There are, however, some longer-term residences that are fully ADA compliant, equipped with a roll-in shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Come Wednesday, commissioners are expected to sign off on a plan that would make way in the coming years for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise residences along Federal Highway, from Sheridan Street all the way south to Pembroke Road.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On May 8, the alleged harasser, Alex Jenkinson, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court via live link and was ordered to stay away from several royal residences.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Called Avenia and created in partnership with real estate firm Vertical Developments, the waterfront luxury complex is to include 22 residences overlooking the Southern Florida coast.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Set directly on Biscayne Bay at 717 Northeast 27th Street, the 53-story tower will bring 117 residences to the waterfront, ranging from one-bedroom homes to penthouses nearing 7,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
He was released on conditional bail, with those conditions stating that he’s not allowed to be near any royal residences.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
There are, however, some longer-term residences that are fully ADA compliant, equipped with a roll-in shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Come Wednesday, commissioners are expected to sign off on a plan that would make way in the coming years for up to 25,100 mid-rise and high-rise residences along Federal Highway, from Sheridan Street all the way south to Pembroke Road.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
Noun
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In a twist of prehistoric irony, our ancestors’ hunting skills proved too effective, leading to the extinction of mammoths around 10,000 years ago—and mammoth-bone dwellings with them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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In sharp contrast to the region’s traditional stone dwellings, the experimental concrete home—designed in his mid-20s with collaborators Roland Baltera and François Seigneur—stands out for its angular, unconventional form.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, the only black-and-white to be found here is on David Zinn’s thought-provoking set, which washes the abodes of the younger characters in funereal black right down to Suzanna’s hotel bed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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Stroll or bike the roughly 22-mile Geneva Lake Shore Path, offering up-close views of the Gilded Age estates and modern abodes that hug the water.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Japanese And German Swap Out In 2014, my community in Los Angeles (about 400 homes) was mostly Japanese and German brands with a smattering of Detroit pickups and muscle cars.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Bullet holes could be seen in the back door of one of the homes.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.—
Jim Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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