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residing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈzaɪdɪŋ// UK //ɹɪsˈaɪdɪŋ// re·sid·ing

v. living in a specific place for a long time. It is a more formal way to say where you live or stay.

v. living or staying in a particular place for a prolonged period. Often used in legal or official contexts to establish a permanent or semi-permanent address.


SIMPLE

She is currently residing in London for her studies.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness testified that he was residing in the apartment at the time of the incident.

COMPLEX

While the diplomat is officially residing in the capital, she maintains a secondary home in the countryside for weekend retreats.

Synonyms
Usage

The present participle of 'reside'. It is an intransitive verb and usually takes the preposition 'in' or 'at'.

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