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
Vizcaino allegedly opened the driver side door of the garbage truck and forcibly gained control of the truck, which contained two occupants.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Brendan Canning investigated the shooting and found that there was an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a vehicle on Chapel Street and a man who was standing on the sidewalk, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of these myths include a home facing south will bring financial and health problems and misfortunes to the occupants—however, many Vastu sources also say a south-facing home can be auspicious if done right.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Another occupant is being treated for smoke inhalation.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Brendan Canning investigated the shooting and found that there was an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a vehicle on Chapel Street and a man who was standing on the sidewalk, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Some of these myths include a home facing south will bring financial and health problems and misfortunes to the occupants—however, many Vastu sources also say a south-facing home can be auspicious if done right.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Another occupant is being treated for smoke inhalation.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupant
Noun
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His calm authority, wit, and quiet moral certainty is challenged by escalating reports of a mysterious affliction hitting the inhabitants of New York and beyond.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t mean things have always been done right; reports that police and sanitation workers have in some circumstances simply discarded or destroyed inhabitants’ belongings without giving them the ability to pack up are shameful.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Valparaíso colorful houses and civic buildings reflect the diversity of its residents—an international mix of merchants and sailors has occupied the town for hundreds of years.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
15 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders often do their best to preserve open space and defray the costs that new residents and businesses will inevitably bring.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Construction has begun inside a building that will become the County Square Commons in downtown Olathe — where there will be two rooftop restaurants, including a new Austin’s Bar and Grill location, and other tenants which are anticipated to open for business later this year.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated February 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Midtown development has landed a new anchor tenant after recent retail closures at the project sparked outcry from some of its residents.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupant. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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