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
Starting with his Springsteen on Broadway residency in 2017, Springsteen has preferred a more rigid set that tells a thematic story through his song catalog.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s a key subject for jury member Kulapat Yantrasast, part of the rotating panel of global design leaders who select and mentor the residency’s participants.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Feminist horror project participated in San Sebastian festival’s residency program Ikusmira Berriak and Costa Rica’s Tres Puertos Lab.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s a key subject for jury member Kulapat Yantrasast, part of the rotating panel of global design leaders who select and mentor the residency’s participants.
—Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
This month, the fellows will participate in a combination of virtual sessions and a one-month in-person residency in Los Angeles in September.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
Feminist horror project participated in San Sebastian festival’s residency program Ikusmira Berriak and Costa Rica’s Tres Puertos Lab.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residency
Noun
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In November 2016, Arlington voters approved the extension of a half-cent sales tax, as well as a 2 percent hotel occupancy tax and 5 percent car rental tax, to help the Rangers build a new, retractable-roof stadium, which opened in 2020.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Major soundstages recorded a 62 percent occupancy rate during the first six months of 2025, down one percent from anemic levels recorded in 2024, according to data released from local film office FilmLA in March.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The goal of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel is to end hostilities and the occupation of southern Lebanon, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said in a statement today.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Other state programs may offer forgiveness based on your finances rather than your occupation.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though it was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, the church was originally founded during the town's Norman period and constructed atop far older habitation.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Release the groundhog 10 to 20 miles away from human habitation.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Residency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residency. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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