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as in tenants
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken
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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
That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, the defendants profited from unlawful short-term rentals while evading requirements in city law designed to protect short-term renters, protect the quality of life for neighborhood residents and maintain a supply of affordable housing.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Plus, the fall in prices is providing financial relief to Denver renters, like our reader.
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The biggest improvement in rights for workers and renters in a generation.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
But with security deposit alternative services offered by financial technology companies, renters are now getting the opportunity to bypass this requirement altogether.
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Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Long-term affordability problems in major cities, combined with regulatory frameworks that prioritize traditional market-rate housing, have pushed renters to look for alternatives.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
According to the lawsuit, the defendants profited from unlawful short-term rentals while evading requirements in city law designed to protect short-term renters, protect the quality of life for neighborhood residents and maintain a supply of affordable housing.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Plus, the fall in prices is providing financial relief to Denver renters, like our reader.
—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
The biggest improvement in rights for workers and renters in a generation.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
But with security deposit alternative services offered by financial technology companies, renters are now getting the opportunity to bypass this requirement altogether.
—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Long-term affordability problems in major cities, combined with regulatory frameworks that prioritize traditional market-rate housing, have pushed renters to look for alternatives.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renters
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Proponents like Mark Borman of Bridge & Corner, which hosts film production in the area, said the BID could address environmental concerns affecting the well-being of their tenants.
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Public employees will be given priority in the application process, and anticipated move-in for qualified tenants is August 2026.
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That being said, the Senate passed bipartisan housing affordability bill that's going to try and keep Wall Street landlords out of home buying or particular forms of home buying.
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The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
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“Renters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renters. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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