as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Officers returned to the residence to carry out a welfare check on Monday around 2:30 p.m.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Residents in the complex where the Santa Monica residence is located were evacuated Friday, the LASD said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Detectives took the 39-year-old resident into custody and seized four firearms, including an assault rifle, after serving a search warrant shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday at his residence on Green Valley Road, just east of Camp Pendleton, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights:
Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Residents in the complex where the Santa Monica residence is located were evacuated Friday, the LASD said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
Detectives took the 39-year-old resident into custody and seized four firearms, including an assault rifle, after serving a search warrant shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday at his residence on Green Valley Road, just east of Camp Pendleton, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 July 2025
Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights:
Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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Tucked away along Eucalyptus Hill Road, the abode is at once moody and modern.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Property records show that the famous abode was listed in 2013 before closing in 2016 for $3.75 million.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
17 July 2025
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The new ordinance created conflicts among council members − some arguing for more restrictions on developing the accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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At the same time, there was a 5% uptick in accessory dwelling units and rental units to 62% of responses from 2024 to 2025.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Amazon is filled with daily deals that make staying on budget easier, but its hidden outlet store has even deeper discounts on home essentials that look designer-worthy.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Thankfully, it was extinguished just prior to the Tennessee Titans losing their 2019 home opener to the rival Indianapolis Colts.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The color palette is bold, the marble is patterned, and the restaurant is located on the roof for panoramic views of the island.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The indoor restaurant at La Terrasse – set under a retractable roof with seating for up to 60 – is equally charming.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Vacation plans for thousands of tourists were also affected by the decision to close the park's northern entrance for the rest of 2025 while the damage is assessed and plans to restore services like water, fuel, food and lodging access are sketched out.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The funds will be used for medical bills, physical therapy, accommodative equipment, family lodging and basic needs like wipes and diapers.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
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Such a phenomenon comes as wealthy Indians are considering other residencies for strategic purposes, rather than a permanent relocation, Himanshu Kohli, co-founder of multi-family office Client Associates, told me.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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There remains a high expectation, or at least hope, though, that the group will return to Sphere next year for a third annual residency.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Engelbert mentioned Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as places that could have huge interest in the WNBA.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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What Happens Next Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume them and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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