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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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Private construction spending increased 0.4% to an annualized $1.64 trillion in April, including a 0.8% rise in residential.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

She questioned why a facility containing explosives had been allowed to operate close to residential areas, saying families of those killed would not be satisfied unless the authorities provided a full explanation.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Keys grew up in Manhattan Plaza, a federally subsidized residential complex that provides affordable housing for artists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The Santa Monica Police Department responded to the sighting near a residential area near 14th and Montana streets, according to a police department social media post.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Dimple watched the buildings of the campus recede as they wound deeper into what looked like a residential district.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon



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