1
as in lessee
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the laundry in the basement is for tenants only
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2
as in occupant
one who lives permanently in a place
the abandoned warehouse's only tenants are a band of squatters
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Recent Examples of tenant
Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
If medical device users were instead automatically enrolled during a doctor’s visit, or if landlords were required to notify new tenants of these registries, those steps could help reach more people.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The Baltimore Peninsula area was previously considered for a soccer stadium when Right to Dream, a soccer academy, had expressed interest in tenanting a venue with a USL Championship team.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The lease agreement specifies tenant obligations that determine their daily comfort, their monthly expense management, and their overall mental well-being.
—Daniel Fusch, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
If medical device users were instead automatically enrolled during a doctor’s visit, or if landlords were required to notify new tenants of these registries, those steps could help reach more people.
—Katherine Asmussen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
The spike mirrors a wider uptick in rental property sales across the U.K., where 18% of all nationwide listings were previously tenanted, according to Rightmove.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
The Baltimore Peninsula area was previously considered for a soccer stadium when Right to Dream, a soccer academy, had expressed interest in tenanting a venue with a USL Championship team.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
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The homeowner had leased the home to an employee of ASAP Squatter Removal, which gave them residency rights over the property; the company then acted on behalf of the lessee and new owner to force the residents out, according to Wagstaffe.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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After the term of the lease, the lessee would have the option to purchase the capital improvement for $1 if certain conditions are met.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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This four-seat (technically) convertible wraps its occupants in tailored luxury and backs up its sleek appearance with muscular performance.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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His truck struck a Volkswagen Jetta and a Chevrolet Silverado, killing occupants in those vehicles, before continuing another tenth of a mile and hitting 13 additional vehicles.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The bill also specifies that the armed volunteers would be able to provide services on any property owned or leased by a religious institution, including property used for education.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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It was then handed over to a property manager and leased as a residence for $6,000 a month, well beyond the reach of most locals.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Many of the visitors are couples about to get married.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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But even when the sun came out, crowds seemed much thinner than in years past, although a fitness event did bring visitors from across the country.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Its roughly 50 residents rely on weekday flights for mail and many of their basic supplies, from groceries to Amazon deliveries of everyday household items.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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In less than 24 hours, two separate shootings have shaken a West Perrine neighborhood, leaving residents grieving and searching for answers.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Private pool rentals on the rise The Observer’s news partner WSOC-TV reported the pool where the weekend shooting happened was rented on Swimply, an AirBnB-like app for residential pools and other backyard amenities.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Most everything is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, both of which are available to borrow or rent at the ticket counter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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Food is so scarce and making rent so difficult that characters are perennially taking in lodgers who share beds and sleep in kitchens.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Phantom Ranch lodgers, including the hiker, were evacuated by helicopter due to the hazardous gas.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Other frescoes, nestled in niches and corners around the cloister, reveal the fraught history of the location and the activities of its inhabitants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Researchers note that further discoveries from the same formation could clarify whether giant pythons were long-term inhabitants of Taiwan or only occasional arrivals.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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