as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Others in the crowd shook a wooden fence and shouted at the residence using bullhorns.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The residence is a stunning combination of craftsmanship, spaciousness, privacy and refuge on a tidy street in the suburb of Carmichael.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
The guests are invited to the royal residence in recognition of their public service and their links to some of the causes that William and Kate, as well as other royals, support throughout the year.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Million Dollar Baby star paid $3.6 million for the residence in 2009.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
The residence is a stunning combination of craftsmanship, spaciousness, privacy and refuge on a tidy street in the suburb of Carmichael.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
The guests are invited to the royal residence in recognition of their public service and their links to some of the causes that William and Kate, as well as other royals, support throughout the year.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Million Dollar Baby star paid $3.6 million for the residence in 2009.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Those seeking a pad with access to both might find a cottage-style abode overlooking Victoria Beach the perfect place the settle down.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Across two floors and 2,600 square feet, the cozy abode retains many of its original details, including hand-hewn wood beams, wide-board pine floors, and three working fireplaces.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2025
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Typically, when checking for lead in a home's tap water, municipalities (or contractors) will obtain water samples from the dwelling, then analyze those samples in a lab.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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For the last five years, Michaels has traveled all over the East Coast of the United States meeting at people’s houses to rehabilitate dogs.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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Sephora is here to help, thanks to its house collection mineral sunscreen, which is 60 percent off right now.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Clark recalled a 2011 incident when she was allegedly forced by Combs and a member of his security to go to rapper Kid Cudi's home.—
Janelle Griffith,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Since 2021, about 19,000 people have been returned to their home countries from the camps and prisons.—
Sacha Pfeiffer,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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Additionally, there will be communal areas, roof terraces, floating gardens, and lots of greenery throughout.—
Adam Williams
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2025
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At the stable after the practice run, under fans suspended from its gabled roof, soldiers washed down the horses.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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While there are several accommodations in the national park, traditional lodgings here were bare-bones mountain huts intentionally designed for discomfort for religious reasons.—
Olivia Young,
AFAR Media,
20 May 2025
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All are still growing and trading on the idea that a lodging with 30 rooms feels friendlier than one with 300.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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The Orange County district attorney’s office announced Thursday afternoon that Kim was charged with 10 felonies tied to allegedly lying about her residency during her City Council tenure and while campaigning for mayor last fall.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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In public spaces, officers who are trained as part of the 287(g) program can question individuals about their residency without a warrant if there is probable cause.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The Cybertruck is to this design consensus what the current political regime is to liberal democracy: an attempt to demolish the status quo, with nothing to offer in its place but aggression and regression.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The breathable microfiber material is ideal for year-round use, and shoppers say the deep pockets ensure the bedding stays in place all night.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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