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 ski-in/ski-out property will include 95 private residences and a 59-key hotel, along with a slate of premium perks associated with the Auberge brand.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Disney has a long-term deal with Pinewood while arch-rivals Amazon and Netflix have taken up residence in nearby Shepperton.
—Christian Sylt, Fortune, 17 June 2026
In March 2025, a 1,783-square-foot single-family residence in the 2500 block of Fairglen Drive sold for $2,152,000, a price per square foot of $1,207.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Both Cooper and Jade Fiegen were arrested two weeks ago when police arrived at the player's Colorado residence and determined an altercation over the contents of each other's phones had occurred, according to court records.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Disney has a long-term deal with Pinewood while arch-rivals Amazon and Netflix have taken up residence in nearby Shepperton.
—Christian Sylt, Fortune, 17 June 2026
In March 2025, a 1,783-square-foot single-family residence in the 2500 block of Fairglen Drive sold for $2,152,000, a price per square foot of $1,207.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Both Cooper and Jade Fiegen were arrested two weeks ago when police arrived at the player's Colorado residence and determined an altercation over the contents of each other's phones had occurred, according to court records.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
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There, with the help of Cassandre Bonhomme, who has been working with the Anthony family as an event planner and designer for about a decade, the basketball star turned his 13,000-square-foot Westchester County abode into a home that matches his unique and eclectic taste.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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This humble abode is the product of a new Keller ISD program that encourages students to gain real-world skills before entering the working world.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Most of the grace-and-favour dwellings are going to their current or retired staff, for example.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
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The Second House Museum, the oldest dwelling in Montauk which underwent a multi-year restoration, reopens with Revolutionary Montauk, June 18-August 17.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The third attack occurred on May 12 at a house that is owned by the prime minister.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Jones will enter the competition in camp after missing part of the spring with an ankle injury suffered while moving into his new house.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The deliberate blackouts, commonly known as Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS, events, are affecting homes and businesses in eight counties north and west of Sacramento County.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Christina Baanders-Decker and her husband, who run Midwest Cyclery in Westport, were ecstatic to learn the Dutch national team would call Kansas City home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Ukraine’s emergency services said a fire had affected 800 square meters of the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and released images that showed damage to the building.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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Tickets for any match in any city will cost you a pretty penny at this point in the tournament, but seats for the final will set you back a staggering amount—likely about five figures for Category 1 tickets, according to the New York Times, and that doesn’t even account for travel or lodging.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Keep in mind that volunteering is unpaid, and travel or lodging expenses aren’t covered, said LA28.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Galen, known as the father of modern medicine, started out as a doctor for gladiators—the equivalent of a residency on The Pitt.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Using unseen footage from Presley’s 1969 to 1976 Las Vegas residency, the movie plays the hits – plus The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel – but also showcases his sense of humor, quipping with crowds and cutting up with bandmates.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Fahed Rahal said soccer occupies a unique place within Algerian culture, serving as a source of identity and connection across generations.—
J.M. Banks
June 15,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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That shifts a little further to the south, allowing for warmer air to be in place across the upper Midwest.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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