as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Moving residences, for example, is a change that usually demands attention.
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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, 18 Mar. 2026
The live-work residence is on the market with Howard Epstein at City Real Estate San Francisco.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Robbins said the number of oil and gas locations approved within 2,000 feet of residences has dropped.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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, 18 Mar. 2026
The live-work residence is on the market with Howard Epstein at City Real Estate San Francisco.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Robbins said the number of oil and gas locations approved within 2,000 feet of residences has dropped.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for residence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Under a treaty, the Common Travel Agreement, Irish citizens have the right of abode in England.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Set in the Cheviot Hills neighborhood on a hillside parcel spanning less than a quarter of an acre, the striking abode offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms in roughly 5,300 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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The victim’s vehicle was struck by bullets as well as two residential dwellings in the area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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The towable dwelling includes a living area with a home office, two lofts, and a spacious central kitchen.—
Adam Williams
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
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On Friday, the government focused on showing the damage done to the house during what Martine Moïse testified was 45 minutes of gunfire.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your intimate 8th house is the focus of Mercury and the Moon’s embrace, inviting candid discussions of vulnerable topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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On March 4, North Miami Beach police officers rushed to a 911 call of a teen lying on the ground at a home.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The exterior is finished in cedar, with a standing seam metal roof.—
Adam Williams
March 15,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Travelers who sought local emergency lodging reportedly found hotels fully booked with Spring Breakers and seasonal vacationers.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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She's created a GoFundMe for medical bills, travel expenses, lodging, and care for her other son, hoping the community will pitch in for their long road ahead.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Wednesday, the residency’s first day of service was picketed by protesters organized by White in conjunction with the hospitality-labor organization One Fair Wage.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sponsors pulled their funding for the residency, which opened on Wednesday to a small gathering of protesters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Indian hotelier Ashok Khanna founded the place as a response to epidemic stress levels, with a mission to rebalance holistically.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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