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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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The Census Bureau reports residential construction data for April.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Zelensky said dozens had been rescued from the building so far, while damage had also been done to other residential buildings, a school, a veterinary clinic and other infrastructure.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Many of these sites have since been converted to housing developments or business parks, while others, like the Benjamin Franklin Village in Mannheim, have become modern residential quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would exempt from taxation 50% of the residential property owned by a fully disabled veteran, or 100% if their household income does not exceed $40,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

In a given year, there is one drowning of a child for every 11,000 residential pools in the United States.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt



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