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noun

Definition of residentnext
as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place a resident of Atlanta

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resident

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adjective

as in nonmigratory

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Recent Examples of resident
Noun
Firefighters responded to a call from the apartment complex’s manager asking them to check on the wellbeing of residents inside the apartment, according to a news release from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Department watchdogs argue that public records allow residents to evaluate how the LAPD and other agencies are performing and look for ways to improve. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Adjective
With the area being a busy thoroughfare, resident input has indicated that the area is not suitable for walking, with many calling for more visually appealing corridors. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Astana Hub, now the region's largest tech park, says resident companies pulled in $177 million in investment in 2024 alone and generated $481 million in tech exports. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for resident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resident
  1. inhabitant
  2. nonmigratory
  3. occupant
  4. stationary
  5. immobile
Noun
  • On Twitter, Belongey was mourned by The Weeknd, collaborator and fellow inhabitant of a neon neo-noir ‘80s synthscape.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • Zainetti said emergency teams have been hard at work to try and secure the village so inhabitants can safely return soon.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of inhabitant
Adjective
  • 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
  • So, there's a chance that the commercial populations were simply originally source from a nonmigratory population.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 June 2019
Definition of nonmigratory
Noun
  • According to previous reporting by this news organization, people leaving tiny homes in Alameda County moved into housing at similar rates between 2019 and 2022, while Santa Clara County tiny homes helped move 43% of occupants to housing.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
  • The panic from the occupants struggling to grab floatation devices helped spur aviation-safety reforms, including mandatory preflight passenger briefings and improvements involving flotation equipment.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of occupant
Adjective
  • This is because prolonged stationary periods can lead to substantial biofouling on ships, according to the paper.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The second-year outside linebacker suffered a right knee injury during a team drill and remained stationary on the field for several minutes as his right leg was examined by trainers.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of stationary
Adjective
  • Sure, Lucky’s escape is nearly foiled by the fleet-of-foot federal agent, but the same could be said for dozens of similar encounters throughout the premiere, at more perilous junctures than a brief jog between immobile trailers.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
  • Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Definition of immobile

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