residency

noun

ˈre-zə-dən(t)-sē How to pronounce residency (audio)
Definition of residencynext
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 Late 19th and Early 20th Century Most Western states capitalized on the barriers imposed on divorce and lessened their residency requirements to shorten the length of time one had to reside in the state to be able to file for divorce. — Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The group will then kick off its Life Burns Faster residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, which runs from October 2026 to March 2027 with a total of 24 shows. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 On June 19, Annecy’s Cité du Cinéma d’Animation opened, offering a screening room, an artists’ residency, special areas for training courses and cultural events, alongside exhibition spaces, a bookstore and a gift shop. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 29 June 2026 Though LeBron James has played more seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers (11), his Los Angeles Lakers tenure, which came to a close today, has been the lengthiest consecutive residency of the phenom’s phenomenal NBA career. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for residency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residency
  1. occupancy
  2. occupation
  3. habitation
Noun
  • The resort is a quiet one, even during max occupancy at high season.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
  • Smart buildings powered by integrated AI can dynamically balance energy loads, optimize HVAC systems in real-time based on occupancy sensors, and interface directly with smart grids to reduce peak demand.
    — Ali Hoss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of occupancy
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  • During the two decades of American occupation, Afghanistan experienced a sort of peace, one in which women could be educated, work as professionals, and even serve in the military.
    — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The study, covering 100 in-demand occupations, reveals that job satisfaction stems not from low stress, but a combination of strong compensation, meaningful work and supportive workplace cultures.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of occupation
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  • He is credited as the first and most significant contributor to South Florida archaeology of the time, classifying materials, recording 49 sites across Miami-Dade and making the first outline of a chronology of indigenous habitation.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Combined with Cape Ann’s northeasterly location along the East Coast jutting out into the Atlantic, the lighthouse would have been one of the first signs of human habitation people making the trip from Western Europe to America would have seen.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of habitation

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“Residency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residency. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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