resides

Definition of residesnext
present tense third-person singular of reside

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of resides The spotlight, however, seems fixated on Estelle Manor, which technically resides in a region where there’s more sheep than people. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026 Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Memories are now the only place the World Factbook resides. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026 Disruptions to the polar vortex happen in the stratosphere, about 10 to 30 miles above ground, where the vortex resides. Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Feb. 2026 Trump has governed as if sovereignty resides not in institutions, laws, or alliances, but in the personal discretion of the executive. Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026 Essentially, a team uses the facility to train, and resides in a local hotel. Mac Engel february 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 Guido talks about where the league’s biggest business growth resides moving forward. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Defense is where most of your attitude and aggression resides. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resides
Verb
  • One of our children still lives with me and has been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, PTSD and major depressive disorder.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Clarke, who grew up in the area, now lives about six miles from the bank.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Road dares us to believe that something, or someone, dwells within us—an unquenchable flame that burns but does not consume.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Familiar character Tony Tony Chopper (voiced by Mikaela Hoover) dwells here.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Resides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resides. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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