residences

plural of residence

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Recent Examples of residences More news Endangered mountain lions are stalling a plan to build 400 residences on Woodland Hills golf course. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Within a mind-spinning eight months, Zori Timeless Hotel was born, cleverly converted from the old pension into four luxurious residences within the confines of strict planning regulations that forced them to use the existing space. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 In Margate, for example, plans are in the works to bring more than 500 residences and shops to the former Carolina Club Golf Course, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported in April. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Cary Grant, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra were among the many Hollywood stars whose residences were designed by prominent Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams during a career that spanned from the 1920s to his retirement in 1973. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026 In November, Florida voters have the chance to amend the state constitution to rewrite how local governments charge property taxes on primary residences. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The industry’s research shows that secondary homes in high-risk areas are more likely to be uninsured than primary residences, Walker said. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026 Word traveled quickly through the quiet residential neighborhood, which is zoned primarily for single-family residences. Diamy Wang august 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
Noun
  • This area has been known for tuna fishing for thousands of years, with fisherman dwellings surviving along this stretch of coastline from the 1600s.
    Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, there are some exceptions for multi-family dwellings and commercial use.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Beyond distribution, the deal includes a co-production slate between ReelShort and Indonesian production houses, with resulting series set to appear on both platforms.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • ReelShort has struck a deal with Indonesian streaming platform Vidio to bring hundreds of microdramas to local audiences, as well as co-produce new short dramas with Indonesian production houses.
    Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jones, who is from Boise, Idaho, learned about a program through his internship supervisor that connects people with extra rooms in their homes with other adults looking for a place to live.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Health officials say people can prevent rabies by keeping bats out of homes, vaccinating their pets and washing bites or scratches with soap and water before seeking medical help.
    Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Sections of the roofs at the Days Inn and Super Lodge collapsed or were torn away, while doors, walls and other parts of the buildings were damaged.
    Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees, covered roads in mud and rocks and left many households without electricity.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Toto’s Bar and Bacchus Restaurant are agreeable places for drinks and meals, with grandstand views of all the yachting action in the bay.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There aren’t many places to hide, and radar can still spot a ship even with its transponder off.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

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