reside
verb (used without object)
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.
resided
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past participleof reside.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof reside.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
resideverb (used without object)to dwell permanently or for a considerable time.
Example Sentences
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In France, the power has often resided on the street as much as in elected bodies.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The charms of those “Mystery!” chestnuts resided largely in heroes who were, if not rigid, then regularly, reliably eccentric.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Hilton resided in the elegant pad just before she splashed out a staggering $63.1 million to buy Wahlberg’s former estate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
In 1987, when Reilly arguably resided at the height of his power and influence, he took on Pelosi as a client.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
They resided in the part of town called Sugar Hill, and the house was a narrow cottage with a porch and two rooms.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
