as in occupancy
the act or fact of residing in a place
as much as I've enjoyed my residency in this state, it may be time to move on
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Recent Examples of residency
The indie rock trio is making their way across the country this spring, with several multi-night residencies at select venues.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2025
The Temporary Resident Card is issued for one year of residency and can be renewed annually for up to four years.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Kygo, also a former Wynn headliner, moves over to Tao Group and, in May, will debut his own venue and first daytime residency at Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand (the former Wet Republic).
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
In total, the residency will gather 455,000 attendees, according to promoter OCESA.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2025
The Temporary Resident Card is issued for one year of residency and can be renewed annually for up to four years.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2025
Kygo, also a former Wynn headliner, moves over to Tao Group and, in May, will debut his own venue and first daytime residency at Palm Tree Beach Club at MGM Grand (the former Wet Republic).
—Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2025
In total, the residency will gather 455,000 attendees, according to promoter OCESA.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residency
Noun
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House Bill 1004 would ban the use of algorithmic devices that are used to set or recommend rental prices or occupancy levels in rental housing.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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According to a spokesperson for Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, uptown occupancy rates for on the festival’s opening day was 89.9%, 82.7% on its second and 76.3% on the the final day.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These aren't colonial outposts but partnerships built on mutual interests, allowing the U.S. to project power, deter adversaries, and shape global security without the need for war or occupation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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More than 50,000 people, including thousands of children, have been killed in Israel’s offensive in Gaza, according to the local Health Ministry in the enclave, which has been run by Hamas since 2007 after Israel ended its 38-year occupation.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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In Africa, the earliest evidence of human rainforest habitation dated to 18,000 years ago.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Residency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residency. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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