renters

plural of renter
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as in landlords
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck

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Recent Examples of renters How much more are renters paying on their electric bill this summer? Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026 An increasing number of California seniors with extra space in their homes — often empty nesters — are considering bringing in younger roommates to help pay bills and, in the process, provide renters with affordable housing. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 That lack of options is a big part of why static-cling window film resonates with renters in particular. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 How many renters are actually dealing with overheated apartments? Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Sep. 2026 Council members criticized landlords who are neglecting storm damage at their renters’ homes. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 This major 38% price cut gives homeowners, renters, and delivery-heavy households an opportunity to set up complete head-to-toe doorstep monitoring and instant two-way communication without the strain of standard retail prices. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 What did these lenders and renters want or need that only Louvelle could provide? Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The housing crisis For Charlotte renters, housing costs have risen considerably. Brandon Marc Finn, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renters
Noun
  • The developer, a partnership called The Veterans Collective, has not released plans for the commercial portion of the building or identified specific tenants.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Larger tenants include Phoenix Theatres, Planet Fitness, Ragnarok Motorworks, Cubesmart and Dirty Birdie, an entertainment venue with golf simulators and axe-throwing.
    Laura Colvin, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Other experts say the two programs work together well because properties built with the tax credit are required to accept vouchers — while landlords of market-rate apartments in many states are not.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Renters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renters. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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