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
The two occupants of the truck that hit Engine 14 were trapped and firefighters on the scene extricated them, officials said.
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the two occupants in the other Toyota were airlifted to Kendall HCA with serious injuries.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
All of it, however, was there with the aim of delivering an exceptionally refined, quiet, and comfortable experience for the occupants.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
An officer found the bedroom door locked, kicked it open and ordered the occupants to come out with their hands up.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the two occupants in the other Toyota were airlifted to Kendall HCA with serious injuries.
—Hunter Geisel, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
All of it, however, was there with the aim of delivering an exceptionally refined, quiet, and comfortable experience for the occupants.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
An officer found the bedroom door locked, kicked it open and ordered the occupants to come out with their hands up.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupant
Noun
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While the cease-fire is essential to prevent further injury and death, humanitarian aid to the 2 million inhabitants of Gaza is vital to begin transforming their situations.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories The film explores how colonial-era conflicts resurface through supernatural events, with spirits returning and black magic stirring as the legacy of empire haunts the land and its inhabitants in Bujang Valley.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Until recently there were only around 100 spots in the entire county that accepted Medi-Cal, the state health insurance for low-income residents, resulting in long wait times for people actively trying to get help.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Agents with Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin's office last week arrested two Helena-West Helena residents, one of them an employee with the state Department of Corrections, accused of working together to defraud the state's Medicaid program, a Tuesday news release from Griffin's office states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fear of a curse has created a unique market for bargain-hunting investors and tenants who are happy to try their luck.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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If there are no relatives, then the executor of the tenant’s estate will come forward.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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