as in dwellings
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residences
Florida’s legislature recently approved the ballot initiative to increase the tax exemption on homesteads (primary residences) from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The Bergen commands monthly rents ranging from $8000 to $20000 for two- and three-bedroom residences.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There’s also a collection of luxury residences and penthouses for longer stays, each, of course, with stunning floor-to-ceiling views of Grace Bay’s turquoise waters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The most common venues identified in trafficking cases include residences, massage and spa businesses and hotels and motels.
—Ginger Allen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Already, during the sales soft launch, three of these barn residences have been placed under contract, with the Stockman seeing $90 million in contracts overall.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 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
Prices for residences have not been disclosed.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In Austin, the longstanding Hotel Occupancy Tax — added onto hotels and short-term rentals, not full-time residences — funnels money toward tourism destinations, artists, and, sometimes, to venues.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
The Bergen commands monthly rents ranging from $8000 to $20000 for two- and three-bedroom residences.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
There’s also a collection of luxury residences and penthouses for longer stays, each, of course, with stunning floor-to-ceiling views of Grace Bay’s turquoise waters.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The most common venues identified in trafficking cases include residences, massage and spa businesses and hotels and motels.
—Ginger Allen, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Already, during the sales soft launch, three of these barn residences have been placed under contract, with the Stockman seeing $90 million in contracts overall.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 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
Prices for residences have not been disclosed.
—Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
In Austin, the longstanding Hotel Occupancy Tax — added onto hotels and short-term rentals, not full-time residences — funnels money toward tourism destinations, artists, and, sometimes, to venues.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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For committed buyers now, the market is forcing creative measures, with some choosing tiny homes, opting for real estate in less expensive markets, or joining forces with friends or family to purchase multi-unit dwellings.—
Jackie Cooperman,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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The death toll was so high partly because many people lived in cave dwellings carved into soft loess soil.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 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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That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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There were also several reports of other trees falling on houses and cars, and also of new power outages and gas leaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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His daughters, Beatrice and Eugenie, have never paid a penny in rent for their grace and favour homes in London, despite being non-working royals; King Charles foots the bill using his private wealth, but at a discount on the market rent of about 40%.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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The last year since the Hortmans were shot and killed inside their homes has not been easy for their two adult children.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Wind could damage roofs, siding and trees.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
18 June 2026
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Charlotte Amalie rises in tiers of red roofs and old stone, a waterfront that looks part Baltic, part tropical.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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The measure would require them to stay 500 feet from schools and places of worship, 100 feet from homes, and 1,000 feet from other dispensaries.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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With sore-spot Chiron entering your 2nd House of Resources, money, time, and self-worth become places for gentle repair and stronger boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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