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residential

[rez-i-den-shuhl] / ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
ADJECTIVE
characterized by private, as opposed to commercial, dwellings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
residentiary
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONGEST
nonresidential
WEAK


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MetroLoft, the developer that was in the process of converting the former Pfizer building into 1,600 residential units, was ordered to evacuate the property earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The power company’s core revenue does not depend on persuading residential regulators to approve higher bills every two years.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Steel beams holding up the skyscraper are exposed in various corners of residential units - an homage to what made the original building so innovative.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

An increase of that scale would put one quarter of Australian residential properties at risk of flooding.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

The town offers handsome, expensive residential neighborhoods, good schools, parks, golf courses, excellent day care for children.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston



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