residences

noun

Definition of residencesnext
plural of residence
as in dwellings
the place where one lives police stopped by his residence to question him

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Recent Examples of residences Prices for residences have not been disclosed. — Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 There are just over 100 new residences, of which only about dozen are single-family homes and the rest condominiums. — Amy Rose Dobson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 In Austin, the longstanding Hotel Occupancy Tax — added onto hotels and short-term rentals, not full-time residences — funnels money toward tourism destinations, artists, and, sometimes, to venues. — Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024

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