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
Under state law, apartment dwellers cannot install rooftop solar, leaving millions of Illinoisans without viable options to generate their own renewable energy.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And cutties rarely grow that large in rivers — the biggest ones are typically lake dwellers.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
Dreamdrawer Window Hummingbird Feeder This two-container feeder is ideal not just for apartment dwellers, but for anyone who wants to look out their window and see hummingbirds up close.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Urban kitchen with a view City dwellers can experience the best kitchen design ideas as well.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The Mekong’s delta dwellers were nothing but kind to foreigners who had to momentarily set aside their sanitary and human Western sensibilities.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The mayor has been pressing the state to hand over more money to the city, including through tax hikes on the richest city dwellers and corporations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Acknowledging that a portion of RV dwellers do not want to stay in their vehicles, San Jose is considering additional extended parking options, including potentially finding rentable space at mobile home parks.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The controversy spotlighted the growing gap between rural and urban dwellers.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
And cutties rarely grow that large in rivers — the biggest ones are typically lake dwellers.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 Mar. 2026
Dreamdrawer Window Hummingbird Feeder This two-container feeder is ideal not just for apartment dwellers, but for anyone who wants to look out their window and see hummingbirds up close.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2026
Urban kitchen with a view City dwellers can experience the best kitchen design ideas as well.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The Mekong’s delta dwellers were nothing but kind to foreigners who had to momentarily set aside their sanitary and human Western sensibilities.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
The mayor has been pressing the state to hand over more money to the city, including through tax hikes on the richest city dwellers and corporations.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Acknowledging that a portion of RV dwellers do not want to stay in their vehicles, San Jose is considering additional extended parking options, including potentially finding rentable space at mobile home parks.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The controversy spotlighted the growing gap between rural and urban dwellers.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dweller
Noun
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Its roughly 50 residents rely on weekday flights for mail and many of their basic supplies, from groceries to Amazon deliveries of everyday household items.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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In less than 24 hours, two separate shootings have shaken a West Perrine neighborhood, leaving residents grieving and searching for answers.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The story of Simba's journey from frightened young lion to king unfolds against the backdrop of a lush set that brings the Serengeti and its inhabitants to life.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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In an effort to counter security concerns, Rodríguez said Venezuela now has one of the lowest homicide rates in the region, at three per 100,000 inhabitants, below the Latin American average.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some coffins had multiple occupants, while others contained only a head or nothing at all.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Dweller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dweller. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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