resides

VERB

live or exist in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consist dwell endure inhabit lie locate lodge nest occupy populate settle squat

STRONG

abide bide continue crash dig inhere park people perch remain roost sojourn stay tenant

WEAK

be intrinsic to be vested hang one's hat rest with take up residence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart leave move straighten

STRONG

go stop

Example Sentences

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For his part, Thomas writes as though history resides principally in legal texts, 19th-century dictionaries, and carefully parsed debates over sovereignty.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

Today, Ramesch resides in Coronado, a city on Panama’s Pacific coast.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

There is a magic here nobody can deny, and it resides not just in its people but in their talent, ingenuity and will.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

It's regarded as a hotbed of innovation and resides in the shadow of some of the most influential Big Tech companies on the planet, including many pioneers in the AI field.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“In those of noble birth, virtuous behavior resides within. Others can practice and learn it, but the difficulty is very great.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein