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take up residence

VERB

reside

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

be intrinsic to be vested hang one's hat rest with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depart leave move

STRONG

go stop

VERB

settle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

establish live

STRONG

abide colonize dwell inhabit locate lodge park reside squat

WEAK

hang up one's hat keep house move to put down roots set up home take root

Antonyms

STRONG

depart leave move

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The monks who were previously housed at the ranch noted online that they are still looking for a new property at which to take up residence.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Marthy, who has been living with Chris on the coal barge he works on, agrees to vamoose so Anna can take up residence there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

"It was so obvious that, but for the misfortunes of war, a fine, thriving, healthy little platypus would have created history in being number one of its kind to take up residence in England."

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

He said that, several months ago, squatters backed a moving truck up to the home, apparently ready to take up residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2024

They arrive and take up residence in the deserted homes.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

take up residence

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