as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the kinds of nuisances that city dwellers are all too familiar with
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Recent Examples of dweller
In a classic Silver move, those bottom dwellers are actually penalized.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot of Irish whiskey, some magic mushroom powder, a bearded van dweller ( David Wilmot ) who may or may not have killed his wife years ago, and even Chekhov’s crossbow.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
In one day, Nicolas Roy went from cellar-dweller to Stanley Cup or bust.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
At night, Bar Dryce buzzes with hip city-dwellers and, on weekends, DJ sets.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Therefore, work-from-home professionals or city dwellers who often use other modes of transportation could save big with this brand.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Roku 2-in-1 Soundbar Deal The Roku Streambar SE is the ultimate minimalist hack for the dedicated couch-dweller.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Read on for small garden design tips for the city dweller, based on advice from the pros and our favorite essential tools on the market.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
There’s a lot of Irish whiskey, some magic mushroom powder, a bearded van dweller ( David Wilmot ) who may or may not have killed his wife years ago, and even Chekhov’s crossbow.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
In one day, Nicolas Roy went from cellar-dweller to Stanley Cup or bust.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
At night, Bar Dryce buzzes with hip city-dwellers and, on weekends, DJ sets.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Therefore, work-from-home professionals or city dwellers who often use other modes of transportation could save big with this brand.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
Roku 2-in-1 Soundbar Deal The Roku Streambar SE is the ultimate minimalist hack for the dedicated couch-dweller.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Read on for small garden design tips for the city dweller, based on advice from the pros and our favorite essential tools on the market.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2026
Sara Doody Mid-Century Lift-Top Coffee Table Apartment dwellers will love this space-saving coffee table with a convenient lift-top that doubles as a kitchen table and work desk.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dweller
Noun
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The warning applies to residents of 11 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to Reuters, telling them to evacuate their homes and move at least 3,300 feet away to open areas.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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That’s as nearby developments are adding residents and students, too.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Fighting is ongoing in Lebanon despite a shaky ceasefire — Israel ordered inhabitants of seven towns to evacuate ahead of military operations.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city of Reynosa has 690,000 inhabitants and sits across the river from McAllen, Texas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorities later confirmed that the aircraft, identified as a Cessna 421C, had five people on board and that all occupants died in the crash.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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If the bolt becomes dislodged, the seat may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, raising the risk of injury, the agency said.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dweller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dweller. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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