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 union contrasted member struggles with the residences UC offers to chancellors and below-market-rate mortgages available to certain faculty and executives.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On May 8, the alleged harasser, Alex Jenkinson, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court via live link and was ordered to stay away from several royal residences.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Called Avenia and created in partnership with real estate firm Vertical Developments, the waterfront luxury complex is to include 22 residences overlooking the Southern Florida coast.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Set directly on Biscayne Bay at 717 Northeast 27th Street, the 53-story tower will bring 117 residences to the waterfront, ranging from one-bedroom homes to penthouses nearing 7,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
He was released on conditional bail, with those conditions stating that he’s not allowed to be near any royal residences.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
There are, however, some longer-term residences that are fully ADA compliant, equipped with a roll-in shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
In Europe, London and Paris both apply forms of surcharge or higher taxation on second residences and underused properties.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
On May 8, the alleged harasser, Alex Jenkinson, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court via live link and was ordered to stay away from several royal residences.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Called Avenia and created in partnership with real estate firm Vertical Developments, the waterfront luxury complex is to include 22 residences overlooking the Southern Florida coast.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Set directly on Biscayne Bay at 717 Northeast 27th Street, the 53-story tower will bring 117 residences to the waterfront, ranging from one-bedroom homes to penthouses nearing 7,000 square feet.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2026
He was released on conditional bail, with those conditions stating that he’s not allowed to be near any royal residences.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
There are, however, some longer-term residences that are fully ADA compliant, equipped with a roll-in shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residences
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 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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Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The surrounding community of Princeville is low key, with a few other hotels including a Westin and a Wyndham, and residential streets lined with homes and vacation rentals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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While tens of millions of Americans are laden with tuition loans – many well into their 30s, leaving renting their only option – their Chinese counterparts start planning the purchase of their first homes straight out of university.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Beneath are the roofs and cobbled streets of the medieval Old Town, where ancient pubs stand among jewelers specializing in local jet.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The environmental assessment released this month detailed those concerns even further, including cracks in the foundations of multiple buildings and leaks in numerous roofs that have caused mold to grow.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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To promote the album, Rashad’s team scheduled events not only in Los Angeles and New York but also in Dallas and San Diego—not traditionally strong hip-hop markets, but places where Rashad does especially well.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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These are the places where agents can start contributing right away.—
Jim Johnson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Residences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residences. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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