as in residents
one who lives permanently in a place
the inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists
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Recent Examples of inhabitants
The most immediate threat that buffelgrass poses to Arizona’s inhabitants is enhanced fire risk.
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Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The victims were found across the city, from the inner areas to the gates and roads leading out of the town, where the inhabitants fled in search of safety.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, only about 102,000 new units of housing were permitted in a state with nearly 40 million inhabitants, almost the same number as a decade ago.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Six inhabitants of a paradisiacal coastal village initiate a pilgrimage on push bikes to save it from rising sea levels.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As has become so commonplace these past few years, the actions of the inhabitants of the White House could make all the difference.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Generosity, respect and compassion are central values among Dakota and Ojibwe people, Minnesota’s original inhabitants.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The victims were found across the city, from the inner areas to the gates and roads leading out of the town, where the inhabitants fled in search of safety.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Last year, only about 102,000 new units of housing were permitted in a state with nearly 40 million inhabitants, almost the same number as a decade ago.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
As Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants, El Hammoumy continued, the Berbers are like other native peoples around the world who have been systematically dispossessed of their lands and heritage for centuries.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Six inhabitants of a paradisiacal coastal village initiate a pilgrimage on push bikes to save it from rising sea levels.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
As has become so commonplace these past few years, the actions of the inhabitants of the White House could make all the difference.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
Generosity, respect and compassion are central values among Dakota and Ojibwe people, Minnesota’s original inhabitants.
—Daniel Cueto-Villalobos, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhabitants
Noun
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Officials are warning residents to stay out of the sun and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hotel’s 9 occupants were evacuated and moved to a different hotel.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Unknown occupants of the sedan took out guns and shot the man once in each leg, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Inhabitants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhabitants. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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