as in to occupy
to be in a place for a period of time
We need to protect the forests and also the wildlife that inhabits them. The people who inhabit the island take great pride in their art.
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Recent Examples of inhabit
As their name suggests, these insects often inhabit carpets and other fabrics.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
One, as Spike comes to learn, is an area where fires are always burning, which is inhabited by Dr. Kelson (Fiennes), whom Jamie explains is nothing but a madman.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The family becomes trapped in an alternate dimension inhabited by dinosaurs and a variety of bizarre creatures, including the lizard-like villainous Sleestaks.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 June 2025
There are over 300 species of squid inhabiting every ocean on Earth and these creatures boast truly remarkable eyes.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
One, as Spike comes to learn, is an area where fires are always burning, which is inhabited by Dr. Kelson (Fiennes), whom Jamie explains is nothing but a madman.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The family becomes trapped in an alternate dimension inhabited by dinosaurs and a variety of bizarre creatures, including the lizard-like villainous Sleestaks.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 17 June 2025
There are over 300 species of squid inhabiting every ocean on Earth and these creatures boast truly remarkable eyes.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabit
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These words, which fill a popular meme set against the profile of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., occupy our thoughts.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Andy Robertson has occupied that position in the Liverpool lineup for the last eight years.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The impact on daily life Being able to communicate in real-time, with one's own voice and personality, is a game-changer for people living with paralysis.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are just living life, despite what critics might have to say about them.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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“Inhabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabit. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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