as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
Moving residences, for example, is a change that usually demands attention.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Robbins said the number of oil and gas locations approved within 2,000 feet of residences has dropped.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The rooms Spread over a handful of buildings encircling the central courtyard, Aleenta Retreat's 44 rooms range from spacious deluxe rooms with lounge-y balconies to two-story residences with two bedrooms and a small private courtyard with a plunge pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
With residences from Springfield to Wichita, these individuals appeared on the annual Forbes billionaires ranking, released on March 10.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Feral cat colonies would not be allowed inside residences, but must be sheltered in a garage, shed or basement during extreme weather.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Both maintain these as second residences and have reportedly done so at their father’s urging.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Sarhan said the founders quickly saw the value of combining the concept with residences, marketing to buyers focused on living longer and healthier.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Edgeworth will offer 168 residences, ranging from one- to five-bedroom homes, plus nine penthouses.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Robbins said the number of oil and gas locations approved within 2,000 feet of residences has dropped.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
The rooms Spread over a handful of buildings encircling the central courtyard, Aleenta Retreat's 44 rooms range from spacious deluxe rooms with lounge-y balconies to two-story residences with two bedrooms and a small private courtyard with a plunge pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
With residences from Springfield to Wichita, these individuals appeared on the annual Forbes billionaires ranking, released on March 10.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Feral cat colonies would not be allowed inside residences, but must be sheltered in a garage, shed or basement during extreme weather.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Both maintain these as second residences and have reportedly done so at their father’s urging.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Mar. 2026
Sarhan said the founders quickly saw the value of combining the concept with residences, marketing to buyers focused on living longer and healthier.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Edgeworth will offer 168 residences, ranging from one- to five-bedroom homes, plus nine penthouses.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The sites that once bore his name — from a popular viewing point in the Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough, to a major conference centre in Leeds — have been renamed and his old dwellings have been torn down or gutted.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Frette is another name in Italian linens to know that’s been decorating iconic Mediterranean interiors since 1860, including the abodes of actual royalty.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The standouts, though, are that trio of secluded abodes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone Emma Stone shimmered in a simple empire waist design with cap sleeves by one of her favorite fashion houses, Louis Vuitton.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Residents in houses gathered on rooftops and hung out of windows, with one girl with her leg outside tossing beers down from the second story to her friends on the porch.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of homes and businesses lost power on Saturday as high winds blew across Colorado, according to Xcel Energy and Core Electric.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trees and tree limbs fell into or onto homes and cars from Cleveland to Pittsburgh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The museum is adorned with the 36 letters of the Armenian alphabet and a glass hazarashen skylight, inspired by traditional roofs in homes across the Armenian Highlands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Local Control Funding Formula, which funds California schools, is intended to support classroom instruction and student services, not major capital needs such as replacing aging HVAC systems, repairing roofs or modernizing classrooms.—
Ben Churchill,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Pilgrims have long journeyed here and to and other nearby sites to see and touch places associated with Jesus’ life.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In places like the Colorado Front Range, home to the majority of that state’s population, snowpack serves as the largest source of water.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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