CLIFF DWELLER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

cliff dweller

noun

Definition of cliff dweller

as in resident

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Recent Examples of cliff dweller With the help of new excavations made at undisturbed sites inside and outside the park, the story of Mesa Verde and the cliff dwellers’ abandonment continues to emerge today. — Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025

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Noun

The separatists set fire to a number of vehicles, said residents Khaled Saleh and Hamoud Nasser.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
Among the residents dealing with the difficult situation in recent weeks have been the players, coaches and staff at Ceuta, who finished 11th in Spain’s second division last season.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of resident

Noun

On Tuesday, in an effort to ease concerns, the government gave undocumented East African nationals 90 days to obtain or update the documents required to stay and do business in Kenya.

— Michael Kaloki, NPR, 8 Sep. 2026
The death toll from the disaster had climbed to 97, while at least 384 tourists and travelers, including foreign nationals, as well as soldiers and police personnel, were reported missing as search-and-rescue operations continued.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of national

Noun

Shakhtar Donetsk Watching Champions League evenings unfold at Stamford Bridge without its usual inhabitants, Chelsea, will take some getting used to.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Some religious scholars in Saudi Arabia have preached against developing the area, claiming that its former inhabitants were struck down by the wrath of God.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of inhabitant

Noun

The Rangers were never going to be able to bridge the gap from lottery dweller to championship ceiling in one offseason.

— Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Set on a picturesque Japanese island, the series follows Karin Shirahama, a strawberry farmer who pours everything into her land, and Lee Yubin, a city dweller whose fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of dweller

Noun

League sources in this story spoke on a condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the subject publicly.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Apple reportedly plans to pitch the iPhone Ultra as a device that's more beneficial for web browsing, framing subjects with a gigantic viewfinder, and most importantly, watching video.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of subject

Noun

The Panthers had a week to relish their Salt Bowl win but will need to lock back in with the Rams coming to town.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Albion, newly relegated from the Premier League and promotion favourites, were certain to come to town and win this local derby on the opening day.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of town

Noun

The Louisiana native chose to travel west to Los Angeles to earn enough money to turn his dream into a reality.

— Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Her grandfather, a Sacramento native, instilled in her early the importance of public service and a deep appreciation for their city.

— Vincent Medina, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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