as in living
to have a home
he's a freelance writer who resides in the Midwest
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Recent Examples of residing
Getafe has 44 points, residing in sixth place.
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Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The matter now rests before a judge, residing in a legal system that has lately been tested and twisted in remarkable ways.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The poll found that 76% of Cuban Americans surveyed believe the administration should resume the processing of immigration benefits for Cubans already residing in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The couple had been living together but were separated, residing in separate bedrooms.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Data Skrive, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The matter now rests before a judge, residing in a legal system that has lately been tested and twisted in remarkable ways.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The foundational workshop, conducted in Mandarin and Cantonese, will teach and train Chinese American community members ages 18 and older residing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and connect individuals to help.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Grubs, the larvae of beetles such as Japanese beetles and June bugs, pose a significant threat to many plants by feeding on their roots while residing in the soil.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
Cerina Fairfax had asked the court to award joint legal custody, with the children primarily residing with her while Justin Fairfax would have a visitation schedule, according to the filing.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
The poll found that 76% of Cuban Americans surveyed believe the administration should resume the processing of immigration benefits for Cubans already residing in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
The couple had been living together but were separated, residing in separate bedrooms.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Tickets for the Games were sold exclusively to spectators residing in China’s mainland who met the requirements of the COVID-19 countermeasures.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residing
living
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The unseen connections between sport, life, music, and the living earth are set to the timeless tunes of the Grateful Dead.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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And, over the years, the sexier saltwater tanks have been paired with living representations of the Great Lakes, which contain far more life than many assume.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Residing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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