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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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Rancho San Antonio is home to a “Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program,” in which youths who have completed their time in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

All are now rebuilt or repaired, and the seven owners who chose to return will be back by the end of May, said Rebecca Anbardan, president of the builder, Warmington Residential.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

AvalonBay shareholders would own over 51% of the combined entity and receive 2.793 shares of Equity Residential stock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

AvalonBay shareholders would receive 2.793 shares of Equity Residential common stock for each share of AvalonBay common stock owned, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

A note from the Residential Services Manager appeared under my door a couple days ago, saying the groundskeeper would be here throughout the holiday, giving me his contact information.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour



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