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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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Hilton’s family said they expected the internet personality would remain in residential treatment for at least several more weeks, potentially longer, and does not have his phone or laptop.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

His journey would end at a residential cul de sac at Northwood Road.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The companies said Monday that the updated filing doubles proposed residential bill credits to four years while shielding retail customers from grid costs tied to Northern Virginia’s rapidly expanding artificial intelligence data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Only California and Hawaii had higher residential electricity rates.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

At the bottom they turned sharply, almost colliding with a woman painting at an easel, and kept running until they found themselves on a quiet residential street.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman



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