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
All occupants of the plane are conscious & breathing; no additional injuries have been reported.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Emergency responders transported both occupants in the Tesla to a hospital.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The other occupants of the raft were safely recovered.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
There, occupants will note that the Kia Carnival is a people-first design, offering seating for seven or eight passengers (the second-row seats are removable, while the third-row seats fold away into a deep well in the rear).
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The occupants of the houses received clear user manuals to that effect.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Both occupants of the vehicle were transported to area hospitals for treatment, according to the report.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Volvo safety expert Isabelle Stockman says the EX60 was designed with super-strong A-pillars and a header to shield the car’s occupants from potential hazards.
—Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The occupants, 19- and 18-year-old men, were arrested.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2026
Emergency responders transported both occupants in the Tesla to a hospital.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The other occupants of the raft were safely recovered.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 28 May 2026
There, occupants will note that the Kia Carnival is a people-first design, offering seating for seven or eight passengers (the second-row seats are removable, while the third-row seats fold away into a deep well in the rear).
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The occupants of the houses received clear user manuals to that effect.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 26, New Atlas, 26 May 2026
Both occupants of the vehicle were transported to area hospitals for treatment, according to the report.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 22, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Volvo safety expert Isabelle Stockman says the EX60 was designed with super-strong A-pillars and a header to shield the car’s occupants from potential hazards.
—Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
The occupants, 19- and 18-year-old men, were arrested.
—Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupants
Noun
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Because the commentary occurred during the public comment portion of the council meeting, and since the incident was not on the agenda, council members did not respond to any of the residents comments or questions.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
Noun
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And though Tsalenjikha has a population of just 25,000, its inhabitants have had an outsized influence on Georgian history.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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However, these early ballgames were unregulated, raucous and violent encounters of two parties formed by inhabitants of two villages or two neighborhoods.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The roofing work is not expected to impact shoppers or tenants significantly.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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The current storefront tenants are a cafe, a barber shop and a cigar lounge.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Occupants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupants. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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