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as in affiliates
a local unit of an organization
the truck drivers are members of Local 349 of the Teamsters' Union
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as in natives
a usually longtime resident of a locality
few locals seem to patronize the city's touristy restaurants, leaving them to diners who prefer atmosphere over food
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Recent Examples of locals
Be prepared with some French phrases, which go a long way in communicating with locals, many of whom only speak French.
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Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Firemen in their command center calm the fears of the locals who call in, law enforcement tracks down tomb robbers, while in the port of Torre Annunziata, Syrian tankers unload Ukrainian grain.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Broadway wasn’t where many locals, nor tourists, would hang, let alone dine.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Miller and Johnson won with the backing of the California School Employees Association and several Service Employees International Union locals, a labor coalition that helped Pacheco to victory in 2021.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Singapore Packed with adventure, Sentosa Island has long been the locals’ quick getaway from the city, accessible by car, bus, or aerial tram.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Reports of the ship would come in batches from locals, fishermen and other sailors; the fog evidently the perfect atmosphere to draw this ghost ship back home.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The policy still countenances harmful mining, but with the intent of benefiting locals, not faraway CEOs or shareholders.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
Firemen in their command center calm the fears of the locals who call in, law enforcement tracks down tomb robbers, while in the port of Torre Annunziata, Syrian tankers unload Ukrainian grain.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Broadway wasn’t where many locals, nor tourists, would hang, let alone dine.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
Miller and Johnson won with the backing of the California School Employees Association and several Service Employees International Union locals, a labor coalition that helped Pacheco to victory in 2021.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Singapore Packed with adventure, Sentosa Island has long been the locals’ quick getaway from the city, accessible by car, bus, or aerial tram.
—Elizabeth See, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Reports of the ship would come in batches from locals, fishermen and other sailors; the fog evidently the perfect atmosphere to draw this ghost ship back home.
—Leanna Renee Hieber, Big Think, 2 Oct. 2025
The policy still countenances harmful mining, but with the intent of benefiting locals, not faraway CEOs or shareholders.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locals
Noun
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The letter asked Carr to disclose any communications between the FCC and ABC, Disney or its affiliates about the Kimmel show, as well as any communications with the White House.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Check your local listing for CBS affiliates.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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His parents are natives of the Dominican Republic, but Canadians claim him as their own.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Last October, Luke Combs and Eric Church, both North Carolina natives, staged a massive benefit show at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Parents who carry certain gene mutations (changes in genes that affect how cells grow) can pass them down to their children.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
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Flavonoids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that can help protect cells, blood vessels, and muscles over time.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Among other duties, Zilber worked to maintain the forest grounds and educate students and residents on sustainable forest management, according to a news release from Evers' office.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Weak shaking has been registered and residents reported experiencing the tremor in several cities, such as Oceanside, San Diego, Vista and Santee according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Locals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locals. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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