as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
It was thought up by HayMax Capital, a real estate investment firm based in Aspen responsible for a few other hospitality developments, luxury residences, and commercial projects in the area.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The compound offers a total of 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms in nearly 16,000 square feet across three residences.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
More than 50 historic buildings are being restored to include retail spaces and residences in one of Atlanta’s most ambitious downtown projects.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The city and a group of developers have also joined together to kick off the LaSalle Street Corridor Revitalization, converting obsolete Loop offices near the Thompson Center into residences and hotel rooms.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Five of the residences were occupied at the time of the burglaries, prosecutors added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that Charles has already instructed aides to review the use of royal residences by members of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Opposition leaders accused security forces of attacking residences linked to former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire and former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Although Capgemini excluded primary residences from their analysis, previous research shows a strong link between homeownership and wealth.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
The compound offers a total of 11 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms in nearly 16,000 square feet across three residences.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
More than 50 historic buildings are being restored to include retail spaces and residences in one of Atlanta’s most ambitious downtown projects.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
The city and a group of developers have also joined together to kick off the LaSalle Street Corridor Revitalization, converting obsolete Loop offices near the Thompson Center into residences and hotel rooms.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Five of the residences were occupied at the time of the burglaries, prosecutors added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
RadarOnline is reporting that Charles has already instructed aides to review the use of royal residences by members of the family.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
Opposition leaders accused security forces of attacking residences linked to former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire and former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Although Capgemini excluded primary residences from their analysis, previous research shows a strong link between homeownership and wealth.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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Its sheer red sandstone cliffs, carved over millions of years, cradle ancient cliff dwellings and rock art that tell stories of the ancestral Puebloans.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The rooms Il Sereno is an all-suite hotel, with dwellings ranging in size from 460 square feet to over 2000 square feet (the penthouse suite).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Promissory Hotel This boutique property is housed in a 1912 bank building with striking neoclassical design and 27 rooms, including loft-style abodes and two-bedroom suites.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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His son, Guy, followed in his footsteps, creating sculptural abodes from Boca Raton to Vail over the past 35 years.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Flames were seen coming out of the top of one of the houses as crews tried to put out the fire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Israel's campaign in Lebanon has killed thousands of people and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes, according to Reuters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The sale price is typical of the San Francisco housing market where bidding wars often lead to offers of millions more than the asking price in a city with a limited supply of single-family homes.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Forecasters expect damage to vehicles, roofs, siding and trees.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Officials warned that flying debris could pose a serious threat to anyone without shelter, with damage to roofs, windows and vehicles likely, along with significant tree damage.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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Combined with higher interest rates on pause (and the potential for them to be hiked higher later this year), softening wages and household debt at a record high, this week's news underscores the importance of storing your money in safe and profitable places.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The result feels less like a collection of furniture and objects and more like a record of the people and places dear to the family.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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