as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of resident
Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Some board members voiced enthusiasm for the possibility of renaming, but not all residents supported it.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Tescher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Philip Rossetti is a resident senior fellow with the R Street Institute’s energy and environment program.
—Philip Rossetti, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
With some residents against the project at both ends of the bridge, Rockefeller saw that the idea was a political loser and pulled the plug.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Some board members voiced enthusiasm for the possibility of renaming, but not all residents supported it.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Capital investments must be directed to areas with concentrated vulnerability, guided by resident priorities and linked to community development.
—Jennifer Tescher, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Philip Rossetti is a resident senior fellow with the R Street Institute’s energy and environment program.
—Philip Rossetti, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resident
Noun
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The History of Cabbage Key The key’s first inhabitants were Calusa Indians.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The creative chaotic Ever enter a room that looks like a mess to you, but its inhabitant knows exactly where everything is?—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 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 occupants of the vehicle, Martinez and Orta, are directed to exit the vehicle.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The occupants of a commuter plane that crashed into a residential neighborhood shortly after taking off from Phoenix Deer Valley Airport could tell something was wrong with the plane's engine.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To do it, place your palms against a sturdy, stationary surface, such as a kitchen counter, the back of a couch, a heavy chair, or a weight bench.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Medical officers skied down the frozen halfpipe to tend to the slender, immobile frame on the snow.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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This teal hip fracture bedpan has an easy-grip handle on both the front and sides for more comfortable use for fracture and immobile patients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resident. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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