RESIDENCY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

residency

noun

ˈre-zə-dən(t)-sē

Definition of residency next

as in occupancy

the act or fact of residing in a place as much as I've enjoyed my residency in this state, it may be time to move on

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Recent Examples of residency Her government in January approved tougher rules on permanent residency and naturalization as well as measures to prevent unpaid tax and social insurance. —

Mari Yamaguchi, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 But residency requirements are murky. —

Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026 Taylor suggested Vegas-style residencies with streamers would be possible. —

Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026 What’s more, the process of claiming residency in a new state to avoid taxes can be arduous as state tax auditors scrutinize and frequently challenge changes of filing status for wealthy taxpayers. —

Christopher Marquis, Time, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residency

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Noun

In his view, long-term occupancy develops when people feel their storage experience is handled with care.

— William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The department is also asking for the power to consider increases to bed capacity for nursing homes in areas where occupancy rates are 96% or higher for at least two consecutive quarters.

— Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026