reside

verb

ri-ˈzīd How to pronounce reside (audio)
Definition of residenext
as in to live
to have a home he's a freelance writer who resides in the Midwest

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Recent Examples of reside Some of the value may reside in the owner’s talent, knowledge and business acumen. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026 Both Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun are considered moderates within their parties, both own small businesses and both reside in rural towns. — Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026 In the late hours of Wednesday night, in the clubhouse where the Braves reside at Truist Park, there was an air of acceptance and finality. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 For areas that are part of multiple congressional districts, The Post weighted those population estimates based on the 2020 block-level population residing in each district. — Eric Lau, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reside
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live
Verb
  • To rely on him on a day-to-day basis is to live under conditions of constant disappointment.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Authorities said at the time that the 3-year-old wasn't harmed, and bomb technicians were able to remove and dispose of the device in a rural area outside of the town where his family lived.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Reside.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reside. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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