as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
the only occupants of that house are an old lady and her cat
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Recent Examples of occupant
All three occupants fled on foot but were apprehended by police.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The occupants were being assisted by the Red Cross after being displaced, officials said.
—The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2026
Wielkiewicz was the only occupant of the vehicle, and the Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The occupants were being assisted by the Red Cross after being displaced, officials said.
—The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2026
Wielkiewicz was the only occupant of the vehicle, and the Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupant
Noun
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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By 1830 a quarter of Ohio’s 1 million inhabitants clustered in the state’s southwestern corner.—
Matthew Smith,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Noun
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As such, many local businesses and residents oppose the proposal.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The company’s tools assist 90% of the country’s largest property managers with answering questions from prospective tenants, responding to maintenance requests and more.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupant. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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