as in residents
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 occupants
Two occupants of her Nissan Altima were taken to a trauma center.
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Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
In the second Honda Pilot, seven occupants, including six juveniles, had minor injuries, according to the crash report.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
According to the automaker, smaller occupants could become trapped beneath the seatback, increasing the risk of injury.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Both occupants of the Beetle, who aren’t identified in the initial reports, died from injuries resulting from the crash, Trooper James LaRose told Forbes.
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
After the first was extinguished, police searched the home and found no occupants inside.
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Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The vehicle’s two occupants were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for evaluation of minor injuries, police said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Their next search location was once abandoned, before its occupants stripped the house of debris and moved in.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The HOT 3+ lanes would require motorists traveling with two or fewer occupants to pay a fee that has not yet been determined.
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Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
In the second Honda Pilot, seven occupants, including six juveniles, had minor injuries, according to the crash report.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
According to the automaker, smaller occupants could become trapped beneath the seatback, increasing the risk of injury.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Both occupants of the Beetle, who aren’t identified in the initial reports, died from injuries resulting from the crash, Trooper James LaRose told Forbes.
—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
After the first was extinguished, police searched the home and found no occupants inside.
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Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The vehicle’s two occupants were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for evaluation of minor injuries, police said.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Their next search location was once abandoned, before its occupants stripped the house of debris and moved in.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The HOT 3+ lanes would require motorists traveling with two or fewer occupants to pay a fee that has not yet been determined.
—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupants
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The earthquake was also felt in Los Teques, also in Miranda state, where residents described scenes of chaos and damage to buildings and businesses.
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The full extent of the casualties and damage may not be clear for many hours, but reports and videos show extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure across the country as residents face a terrifying night in the streets.
Noun
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The reef itself becomes the subject, inviting viewers to imagine its vastness from the perspective of one of its smallest inhabitants.
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For anyone wanting to see or experience the sites and vestiges of Miami’s ancient inhabitants, the people known as Tequesta and their even more enigmatic Archaic forebears, there are only a few places to go.
Noun
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At the time, state housing officials said this number did not offer a complete picture since some of the units included in the count were in the process of getting new tenants.
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Centurion Foundation emerged as the buyer last month, after news that several mall tenants were told to pack up and leave the property in 30 days.
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“Occupants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupants. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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