as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of resident
New Atlas, 23 June 2025
In Fremont, roughly 45 minutes from Omaha, investigators identified an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards, The Center Square reported.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Natchez used to be one of the richest locales in the U.S., with many of its residents amassing wealth from the cotton business.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The scientists saw first-hand how resident orcas off the west coast of North America were sourcing kelp and breaking pieces off the plants, then pressing it against another killer whale's body.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
In Fremont, roughly 45 minutes from Omaha, investigators identified an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards, The Center Square reported.
—Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
Adjective
The town and its residents are big on history, both real and imagined.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
Natchez used to be one of the richest locales in the U.S., with many of its residents amassing wealth from the cotton business.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resident
Noun
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Its genesis reaches back into our history and is directly related to the health and wellbeing of our nation’s inhabitants, and, more broadly, global health.—
Jennifer Boulanger,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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The aim is to remove tariffs and other trade barriers to ease the movement of goods in a continent of around 1.5 billion inhabitants.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
27 June 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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All six occupants of the Hyundai, who were possibly three adults and three children, were pronounced dead on-scene, FHP said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Once inside there’s more than enough space to comfortably fit four with a dedicated bin for small luggage up front within eyesight of all occupants.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Amazon This dual camera has 3K high definition, with 360 degree rotation up top, and a stationary camera below for even more coverage (plus it can be mounted upside down).—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Residents, staff and community members could ride a stationary bike in 15-minute shifts for a $25 donation.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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About 30 minutes later, three deputies debated how to book the immobile man.—
Christopher Damien,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Video posted on social media showed victims and debris strewn across a long stretch of road, with at least seven people lying immobile on the ground.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Time,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Resident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resident. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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