as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
The safe containing both a 38 revolver and a 45 semiautomatic handgun was removed from the residence and placed into the evidence department for safekeeping.
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Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, if this will be your long-term residence, the brand assures that the homes are made to last up to 30 years.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The circa 1927 residence was later scooped up by The Red Stallion movie star Noreen Nash, who lived there for 70 years.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
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Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, if this will be your long-term residence, the brand assures that the homes are made to last up to 30 years.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
The circa 1927 residence was later scooped up by The Red Stallion movie star Noreen Nash, who lived there for 70 years.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Even as the idea of lockdown becomes a distant memory, her work still reads as a testament to rest and one’s own abode.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Posey still owns this abode, which Zillow currently values at an estimated $950,900.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 12-, 17-, 36- and 43-unit backyard apartment complexes masquerading as accessory dwelling units being built under San Diego’s bonus accessory dwelling units program do not meet any missing middle housing criteria described above.—
Danna Givot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Some of the state's recommendations are already in place, from the MBTA Communities Law making certain towns zone for multifamily housing near public transit stations to the new law permitting accessory dwelling units by right statewide.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Now the homeowner is requesting permission from the local council, to rezone the historic property as three houses and a cottage.—
Madeline Fitzgerald,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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At its Berlin premiere, the film received a packed house and an emotional response from audiences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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In a Wednesday press conference, Brown said that 50 homes were sent an advisory to boil their water because the city is still testing the water for potential bacteria, per ClickOnDetroit.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Leave your blinds open during sunny winter days to allow the sun’s rays to warm your house, but close them at night to help insulate your home.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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The sloping roof prevents water from building up and seeping inside during storms.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, a Delta Air Lines jet from Minneapolis flipped on its roof while landing amid a period of extreme winds at the Toronto Pearson Airport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After Barnett parked, Johnson allegedly approached him and shot him point-blank, with the bullet lodging in Barnett’s car.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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Video footage at the post’s end showed the couple arriving at their lodgings with their family members already there and assembled to celebrate their engagement.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On view through May 24 through Womxn in Windows’ residency at the MOCA culture:LAB.—
The Editors,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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Il Pellicano is touching down at Claridge’s with a one-week residency at the hotel’s restaurant that runs until Saturday.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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In court on Monday, Nicholas pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, possession of a knife blade in a public place, purchasing or acquiring a shotgun without a certificate and possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps a sign of the times, the drama series debuted in second place on the English-language TV list with 19.1M views.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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