as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of resident
Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In 1996, Chicago residents elected Obama to the Illinois Senate.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
In August 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency canceled Solar for All, a $7 billion Biden-era solar grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects and lower energy bills for middle to low-income households.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Appreciation from residents of his hometown, most of whom are Phillies fans, has been constant since his ascent to the big-league level last year.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
In 1996, Chicago residents elected Obama to the Illinois Senate.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Adjective
The Maitland nonprofit cares for around 800 sick, injured and orphaned birds annually while inviting the public for educational programs and to visit with the center’s 30 resident raptors.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
In August 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency canceled Solar for All, a $7 billion Biden-era solar grant program intended to help pay for resident solar projects and lower energy bills for middle to low-income households.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resident
Noun
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The unidentified American woman was stuck on Pitcairn, an island with only about 50 inhabitants, no airport and infrequent maritime options to depart.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The current inhabitants of the park include rabbits, turkeys, coyotes and a herd of deer that are managed and fed by private contractors hired by SPG.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Though native to East Africa and nonmigratory, the snail has made its way around the world, including to other parts of Africa, Hawaii, the Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Brazil and much of subtropical Asia.—
Kelsey Ables,
Washington Post,
21 June 2023
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So, there's a chance that the commercial populations were simply originally source from a nonmigratory population.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
25 June 2019
Noun
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The conditions of the occupants remain unclear, but witnesses said no fatalities were reported.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But Shahed drones have mainly struck stationary targets such as Amazon data centers and energy facilities, sometimes hitting slow-moving commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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After transferring the man to police headquarters, he was placed alone in a small holding cell and handcuffed to a stationary bench.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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More often than not, a towel was used to cover his immobile hand.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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The Rams’ celebrated young defense needed only to smother immobile Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold deep in his territory in the final five minutes to regain possession and have a real shot at winning last season’s NFC championship.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resident. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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