Thesaurus results for INHABIT

inhabit

verb

Definition of inhabit

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 The claims were made by four inmates who apparently inhabit the same unit as the Grammy-winner, including one who cooked for Combs on makeshift heating elements, offering up dishes like curry chicken, pizza and empanadas. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 She also was attracted to the script and the idea of inhabiting Eisenberg. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 Another story being told in the exhibition is of female artists and the experience of inhabiting a female body. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 But the researchers found that the ash cloud was blown northeast over an area not inhabited by the flightless birds. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inhabit

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabit

Verb

Now in its third modern iteration, the Carrera T occupies a uniquely appealing space within the 911 family.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Protesters have broken into schools and, in some cases, set fire to occupied or blockaded buildings.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of occupy

Verb

To rely on him on a day-to-day basis is to live under conditions of constant disappointment.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Authorities said at the time that the 3-year-old wasn't harmed, and bomb technicians were able to remove and dispose of the device in a rural area outside of the town where his family lived.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026