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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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As of 3 November, the average two-year fixed residential mortgage rate was at 5.97%, while the average five-year rate stood at 5.99%, according to financial information service Moneyfacts.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

What they are: Companies or funds that own, operate or finance real estate across residential, commercial or industrial sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

“I was like, ‘What are the world’s craziest residential pools?’ and when I searched online, this came up,” he explained.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Its residential use was banned in the United States in 2001, and agricultural applications faced additional restrictions in 2021.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The first time I met Ms. Parks, I sat on Ms. Durr's front porch in Old Cloverdale, a residential neighborhood in Montgomery, and I listened to the three women talk for two hours.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson


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