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 Standish has just 28 residences and comes with a slate of full-service perks—24-hour doorman, concierge, fitness studio, and rooftop terrace—along with a premium location, which explains why so many stars have landed there.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
From classic single rooms and suites to three-bedroom residences ideal for families or longer stays, Zero George is a Charleston home away from home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Ring camera footage from the Arden area in Sacramento shows the man gripping a knife, raising it into the air and jumping around while pacing near residences along La Sierra Drive reportedly attempting to access homes, according to authorities.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
An Arden man was arrested back to back in one day due to being armed with a knife outside of people’s residences, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Members of the organization allegedly used residences on Merlot Way in Tolland and Woodland Drive in Hartford to store narcotics, drug paraphernalia, cash and firearms.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The property is bordered on two sides by residences and on another by a country club, and it’s not zoned for industrial use.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
All are located in the main residences just steps away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
From classic single rooms and suites to three-bedroom residences ideal for families or longer stays, Zero George is a Charleston home away from home.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Ring camera footage from the Arden area in Sacramento shows the man gripping a knife, raising it into the air and jumping around while pacing near residences along La Sierra Drive reportedly attempting to access homes, according to authorities.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 4 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
An Arden man was arrested back to back in one day due to being armed with a knife outside of people’s residences, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 3 May 2026
Members of the organization allegedly used residences on Merlot Way in Tolland and Woodland Drive in Hartford to store narcotics, drug paraphernalia, cash and firearms.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
The property is bordered on two sides by residences and on another by a country club, and it’s not zoned for industrial use.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
All are located in the main residences just steps away.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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This is a visceral, luxurious immersion in landscape and nature, grand, unspoilt and raw, within which the Prana collection of buildings sensitively sit, taking their cue from the local age-old mountain dwellings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first thing that stands out about the film’s quaint locale is that its scant dwellings are made up only of exterior flats.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 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
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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
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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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If approved by voters, the measure would upgrade career technical education facilities; repair or replace roofs, plumbing and sewer systems; replace heating, air conditioning and electrical systems; improve classrooms; and construct new classrooms to replace portable buildings.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The problem is those roofs cannot go too low without the roof potentially collapsing, creating fire and explosion risks.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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These tiny pots can be found on plants, rocks, pieces of wood and other places.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Other cruise lines are altering itineraries to route around places affected by the temporary prohibition.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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