reside
verb (used without object)
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.
have resided
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present perfectof reside.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some families have resided in the U.A.E. for generations on visas that must be renewed every few years and depend on employment or property ownership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The home was a rental from 2008 to 2022, but I have resided there for the past three years, anticipating the move out of state.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 12, 2026
Both he and his current wife, Tanya, have posted on their personal social media accounts photos of the suburban Maryland home they appear to have resided in since 2018.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2025
The true homeowners have resided there since 2007 and said they have never rented out the property, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
The hero of the ballad was a knight of great bravery, called Scott, who is said to have resided at Kirkhope, or Oakwood Castle, and is, in tradition, termed the Baron of Oakwood.
From English and Scottish Ballads (volume 3 of 8) by Various
