as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
In addition to her home's Scandal connection, Rhimes explains why the apartment is unlike any of her other residences.
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Surveillance video from a neighbor’s camera showed Christopher Wells sitting on the curb across from King’s residence.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Click here for more photos of the London residence.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Surveillance video from a neighbor’s camera showed Christopher Wells sitting on the curb across from King’s residence.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2026
After The Odd Couple — also created by Garry Marshall — ended its run in 1975, the apartment set from that series was modified to become Laverne and Shirley’s Milwaukee residence.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Click here for more photos of the London residence.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Jenner offered a look at some of the design details being installed inside her new abode, and revealed a glimpse of the exterior layout.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Swift and Selke, twin sisters and lifelong popcorn lovers, started Just Pop In in 2003 in a tight 500-square-foot abode just north of the Broad Ripple strip.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The standard studio apartment-style layout of the 135-square-foot dwelling includes a small bedroom, a combination kitchen and living area, and a bathroom, which is equipped with a toilet, shower, and sink.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Displaced families often spend weeks, sometimes months, in makeshift dwellings, including public squares and deserted government buildings, while children lose months or even years of education as schools close or become inaccessible owing to gang activity.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fire broke out in the predawn hours Tuesday in a large house in the 11300 block of South Forest Avenue.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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That contrasts with traditional bespoke or site-built houses, put up mostly on the property.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Tennessee National Guard said about 170 soldiers and airmen were assisting with recovery efforts, including helping more than 200 people stranded in vehicles and homes and providing rides to nearly 300 emergency and health care workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The fire broke out at a home in Milton, Massachusetts, after the man used a blowtorch to melt ice on his roof, Milton Fire Deputy Chief John Earner said.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Turquoise project, by contrast, is said to stand 239 feet high, as measured from the ground to the roof.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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There are even sweetheart deals on lodging during this special time.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco provides posh lodgings all year long.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Immigration reform was being debated in Congress, fueling hope that immigrants like her might finally get a pathway to legal residency.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, a tractor-driving Blake Shelton announced six more dates for his hugely popular Las Vegas residency show at Caesars Palace.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All the key players in the industry are in one place and discussing how to get our society to the next stage in a responsible way.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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