OCCUPIERS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

occupiers

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plural of occupier

as in residents

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Noun

Andrew Malick, who specializes in urban apartment construction aimed at moderate-income residents, agreed that the flat stated rents with the concessions essentially mean lower rents.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
With tourists in the city almost like never before, residents celebrate the diverse walks of life.

— Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

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Colletti and two other occupants — a second adult and a youth — were ejected from the boat, according to authorities.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026

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Arity looked at what stores people visited within a 10-mile radius of SoFi that day and also found surges in visitors to nearby El Pollo Loco and Trader Joe’s.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
San Luis Obispo is not Paris, but as a snapshot of America at its 250th anniversary, the town with its tri-tip, music, wine and welcoming people is a moveable feast for visitors today.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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