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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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A study by the Electric Power Research Institute found that data centers between 2015 and 2024 reduced residential rates by spreading the grid’s fixed costs over a larger electric load.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Four were outbuildings and one was a residential structure, according to the charging documents.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"One residential camp completely washed away, another remains where we took shelter."

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

According to the California Business and Professions Code, Section 7159, a residential home-improvement contract must state whether subcontractors will be used, and the client must check a “yes/no” box.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

I head out on foot and after a couple of miles find myself in a residential area.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen



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