as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
But many of them will find their residences are now gone.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Beachfront Living by Ohana will include 457 residences, including sea view apartments, villas, penthouses, beachfront mansions and Sky mansions, which are spacious rooftop residences offering 360-degree views and dedicated private elevators for ultimate exclusivity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
The study by LendingTree analyzed 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchase loans on principal residences, retrieved on August 13, 2025.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The 28,000-square-foot townhouse on East 71st Street was long rumored to be one of New York City’s largest private residences.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
With 200 rooms and suites, plus 60 residences, Nobu blends Japanese minimalism with Mexican craftsmanship.
—Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Luxurious White Elephant has multiple residences and suites for families; the Nantucket Hotel and Resort has a terrific pool and kids club.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Beachfront Living by Ohana will include 457 residences, including sea view apartments, villas, penthouses, beachfront mansions and Sky mansions, which are spacious rooftop residences offering 360-degree views and dedicated private elevators for ultimate exclusivity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Designed by superyacht interior designer Giuseppina Arena, the project features 36 residences—including two 8,000-square-foot penthouses—polished mahogany finishes, signature aquamarine accents, and a marina for yachts up to 65 feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
The study by LendingTree analyzed 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for home purchase loans on principal residences, retrieved on August 13, 2025.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The 28,000-square-foot townhouse on East 71st Street was long rumored to be one of New York City’s largest private residences.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
With 200 rooms and suites, plus 60 residences, Nobu blends Japanese minimalism with Mexican craftsmanship.
—Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Luxurious White Elephant has multiple residences and suites for families; the Nantucket Hotel and Resort has a terrific pool and kids club.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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The story is different at Mesa Verde National Park, however, where the ancient cliff dwellings are closed, according to the website of the Mesa Verde Association, a non-profit partner of the park.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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These cedar saplings are essential for constructing the traditional dwellings of Eastern Woodlands tribes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Preserving original brick also helps hold a bit of a home's history in place, a constant reminder that many of today’s abodes hold pieces of the past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 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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Some roads and low-lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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As the homebuying market remains out of reach for many Americans, using AI to find the best options for homes could help more people reach their dream of homeownership, despite oftentimes surging prices and high interest rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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These houses were once used for Rockport’s fishing and granite industry, and are now home to quaint shops, restaurants, and art galleries.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
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Per the brand, that search led him on a five-year journey with Italian factories that produce items for luxury fashion houses.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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Based on a true story, Roofman follows the adventures of an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname Roofman.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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Then Yoshinobu Yamamoto left a fastball over the plate that Schwarber just about launched out of Dodger Stadium, sending it 455 feet and over the roofs atop the right-field pavilion.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Knowing what was ahead and the pinch-me-like moment unfolding not far from places where childhood memories got created, Liam McNeeley’s excitement level rose.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The win against Michigan holds off the sort of angst that’s prevalent across the country right now in places like Happy Valley, Tallahassee, Gainesville and Madison.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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