residential

Definition of residentialnext

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Recent Examples of residential Police are seen at a residential area where a bear showed up in Utsunomiya, north of Tokyo, June 9, 2026. CBS News, 9 June 2026 If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the City Council would then need to pass an ordinance creating a residential voting program and establishing eligibility requirements. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026 But Mosher is open to anything — residential, hotel, even office. Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 June 2026 In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area in the past week, with an average price of $4 million. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for residential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residential
Adjective
  • Kostyuk had been coached by her mother and needed a big-sister-like figure to take on the role, someone who accepts all of her unconditionally and without the baggage of familial ties and mother-daughter relationships.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026
  • Her first name pays homage to the familial nickname of Queen Elizabeth.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 10 June 2026
  • The ongoing conflict, which is in its fourth month, has left a mark on the global and domestic economy.
    Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

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“Residential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residential. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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