as in hobos
a person who lives by public begging
the pitiful beggars that are such a common sight in underdeveloped countries
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Recent Examples of beggars
Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the beauty of New Orleans proper was found in its colorful variety of humans—the loons and cons, the beggars and peddlers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Got a lot of mountains to climb, had to leave some beggars behind.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the beauty of New Orleans proper was found in its colorful variety of humans—the loons and cons, the beggars and peddlers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beggars
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From oversized, slouchy hobos to structured East-West silhouettes and laptop-ready work totes, this season’s best suede bags deliver a luxurious polish that will elevate every fall wardrobe.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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Athens, Greece Athens glows beneath Mediterranean light, where marble ruins rise from its timeworn hillsides—from the world-famous Parthenon to the Temple of Hephaestus.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Egyptian officials shared one photo of the site, showing the mudbrick ruins of the settlement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Rather than rushing the decision, Jere heads into the office to a shockingly chummy Steven (Sean Kaufman) and Denise (Isabella Briggs), who busts his chops about the wedding’s yacht formal dress code.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Amanda Rollins busts a move to the theme song below.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Beggars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beggars. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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