as in abode
the place where one lives
police stopped by his residence to question him
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Recent Examples of residence
Deputies responded to a residence in the 4000 block of Aurantia Road in Mims around 12:20 p.m. after receiving a 911 call, a news release from the sheriff’s office said.
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Even after getting into the home, completing a full and thorough search of the residence was nearly impossible.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
While the prenup is valid anywhere, another insider confirmed to Page Six that the divorce can only happen in Florida, which is Bezos and Sanchez’s state of primary residence.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
The residences are surrounded by fortified rock and protected by layers of biometric security, tactical mantras and SCIF-compliant spaces for total privacy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Even after getting into the home, completing a full and thorough search of the residence was nearly impossible.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
While the prenup is valid anywhere, another insider confirmed to Page Six that the divorce can only happen in Florida, which is Bezos and Sanchez’s state of primary residence.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 27 June 2025
The residences are surrounded by fortified rock and protected by layers of biometric security, tactical mantras and SCIF-compliant spaces for total privacy.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residence
Noun
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And tonight, Combs will sleep in the Brooklyn cell that has been his abode since September 2024.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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His property portfolio span coast to coast and beyond, with homes valued at roughly $1.75 billion—everything from private islands to sprawling estates to sleek city abodes.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Brodeur’s project — which will create 48 dwelling units for veterans in Orlando — is definitely good news.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 July 2025
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The compact dwelling maximizes its limited footprint with space-saving design, though still had to make some compromises.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, videos circulating on social media show a house being swept up in the surge in Ruidoso as rushing waters tore through previously burn-scarred terrain from wildfires.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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In December, Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges; commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 people on home confinement; and pardoned 39 people who were convicted of nonviolent crimes.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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Carolina’s Johns & Roscoe blanked their opponents in Men’s, but Atlanta easily won both Mixed ties to move on and send Ben Johns home winless.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 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
Noun
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There were also five lodging rooms and a servants’ quarters for hire.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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The Rooms Bitter End Yacht Club has three types of on-land lodging: Beach Bungalows, Marina Lofts, and Marina House rooms.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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Fortunately, Visas and permanent residency are not required to buy these €1 houses.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Archer was born in Barbados and qualified for England after seven years of residency in 2019.—
Max Mathews,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The Blues get a favorable semifinal matchup vs. Fluminense (which is currently in sixth place after a 6-2-3 start to the 2025 Brazilian Serie A campaign).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use and keep it out of the sun.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Residence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residence. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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