as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Officials are warning residents to stay out of the sun and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Chicago residents are being asked to fund billions of dollars in pipeline infrastructure through higher delivery charges, even when less expensive safety solutions exist.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During the public hearing on Monday, Connecticut residents, as well as some Republican lawmakers, expressed discomfort with the idea that license plate readers could be used to track their vehicles and the vehicles of others.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Enough is enough On Tuesday, residents drew a line in the sand, right at the FEC railroad tracks west of Dixie.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Many Tehran residents have fled to the countryside, while those who remain shelter at home, living in fear of constant bombardment.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Officials are warning residents to stay out of the sun and watch for signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Chicago residents are being asked to fund billions of dollars in pipeline infrastructure through higher delivery charges, even when less expensive safety solutions exist.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
During the public hearing on Monday, Connecticut residents, as well as some Republican lawmakers, expressed discomfort with the idea that license plate readers could be used to track their vehicles and the vehicles of others.
—Sara Bedigian, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Enough is enough On Tuesday, residents drew a line in the sand, right at the FEC railroad tracks west of Dixie.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Many Tehran residents have fled to the countryside, while those who remain shelter at home, living in fear of constant bombardment.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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The most immediate threat that buffelgrass poses to Arizona’s inhabitants is enhanced fire risk.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The victims were found across the city, from the inner areas to the gates and roads leading out of the town, where the inhabitants fled in search of safety.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Both front seats include programmable memory settings and four-way electric lumbar support, allowing occupants to fine-tune seating position and posture through the vehicle’s digital cabin controls.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Although the boat was equipped with lifejackets, officials said the occupants weren't wearing them.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since integrating Flex into Gray’s system more than three years ago, she’s seen a significant rise in tenants paying with the service.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fearing becoming a target, landlords have been hiking apartment rents to dissuade new tenants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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