the homeless

noun

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

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In 2020, the couple launched Community Kitchens, a nonprofit that took donations to prepare meals for the homeless. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 In Mumbai, too, this kind of support was key in the slums and among the homeless population. Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026 Amid devastating fires, immigration raids, protests, the homeless crisis, and the Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series titles, our talented team of photojournalists captured compelling images to keep the public informed. Hans Gutknecht, Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 This new law applies to local governments seeking to institute new ordinances banning helping the homeless, as well as enforcing existing local ordinances that help the unhoused. Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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