the homeless

noun

: homeless people : people who have no place to live
a shelter for the homeless

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Blanchard and Acosta visited the homeless man and a buyer before going to the Santa Ana mobile home park. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 26 May 2026 Chance the Rapper, another honoree, hones his influence and charity on young generations in his hometown through his organization Social Works Chicago, which works with mental health providers, the homeless, and public schools. Connor Greene, Time, 22 May 2026 John Kimball, who owns Steve Sue’s Par-Tee Freeze on Hyannis’ Main Street, also shared his concerns about the homeless shelter opening across the street from his business. Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026 White residents accounted for about 42% of the homeless population. Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the homeless

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“The homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20homeless. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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