passengers

Definition of passengersnext
plural of passenger
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Noun
  • Farm stays are far from new, but travelers are showing a resounding new interest in rural, back-to-the-land escapes.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
  • For the first time, travelers and anyone driving through LAX will start seeing the People Mover trains traveling regularly above the airport, but for now, no passengers are on board.
    Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Now, sightseers are flocking to his hometown.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Amid rumors of the impending announcement, following a test-run at the Eiffel Tower overnight, fans and sightseers had also gathered on the Trocadero esplanade in anticipation.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The executive order also suspended the ability of migrants to ask for asylum.
    Michael Kunzelman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Human rights advocates argue that policing alone won’t stop desperate migrants from risking dangerous small boats, as at least 162 people have died attempting the Channel crossing in recent years.
    Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Passengers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passengers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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