as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of resident
Rose Evans
january 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Lee’s Summit residents quickly saw the need for a local supply store.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Even its resident colony of bats, safeguarding the books from insect damage, adds to its mythic aura.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In emails to the city of Eagle obtained by the Idaho Statesman through public-records request, residents also voiced mixed feelings.
—Rose Evans
january 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Both Lee’s Summit residents quickly saw the need for a local supply store.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Some critics also note that the parking kiosks in the park don’t alert drivers to the existence of a resident discount.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Even its resident colony of bats, safeguarding the books from insect damage, adds to its mythic aura.
—Navya Verma, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resident
Noun
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The first urban inhabitants drank wine, a recent archaeological survey found, after discovering the rare wine press near Tel Megiddo in Israel’s north.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The title refers to the series' universal optimism pandemic that has somehow swept the planet, creating one unnaturally cheerful global society out of the planet's billions of inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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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This evolution aims to transform the vehicle interior into a drive-less environment where occupants can engage with entertainment and other activities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The pilot, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was the sole occupant of a private plane.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuit also claims Cortez’s truck was immobile due to the crash and could not have accelerated toward the officers.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lack of sidewalk leaves some residents immobile Susan Mulheren is a big clothes, shoes and jewelry person.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resident. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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