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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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“I do continue to consider the conversion of office space into residential space as part of our answer to the housing crisis,” Mamdani said last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Either Florance and his team turn around the residential side of the business, or they drop it and losses disappear, then perhaps buy back stock.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Images from the scene showed a police cordon in place on a residential street, with a forensics unit stationed next to a red tent.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

Other students under the age of 25 who are heading to a residential college or university this autumn for the first time can also contact a participating pharmacy.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

“All right, but don’t blame me if . . .” Macon pulled smoothly into the left fork of the road that led through downtown and into a residential area.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison



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