as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
The effort comes after claims of fraud involving day care centers run by Somali residents in Minneapolis prompted a massive immigration crackdown in the Midwestern city, resulting in widespread protests.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Cuts to city employees should alarm all residents and will cause repercussions for the community, Martin said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Notably, while dispensaries are not allowed in El Cajon, residents can still get cannabis products delivered to their homes from storefronts in nearby cities.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Developed by Damien Cavallucci’s Cavcorp, the Luminare is centered around TotalFusion, Australia’s largest premium wellness club, offering residents access to magnesium spas, Finnish saunas, flotation tanks, a hypoxic altitude chamber, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The ensuing blaze killed 12 people, half of whom were Malibu residents, according to the city.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
When the city’s portion of the tax bill is reduced, the services residents interact with most directly are affected first.
—Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The home was struck multiple times by gunfire, but the residents inside were not injured, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 26 Feb. 2026
Cuts to city employees should alarm all residents and will cause repercussions for the community, Martin said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Notably, while dispensaries are not allowed in El Cajon, residents can still get cannabis products delivered to their homes from storefronts in nearby cities.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Developed by Damien Cavallucci’s Cavcorp, the Luminare is centered around TotalFusion, Australia’s largest premium wellness club, offering residents access to magnesium spas, Finnish saunas, flotation tanks, a hypoxic altitude chamber, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
The ensuing blaze killed 12 people, half of whom were Malibu residents, according to the city.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
When the city’s portion of the tax bill is reduced, the services residents interact with most directly are affected first.
—Lisa Mallozzi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
The home was struck multiple times by gunfire, but the residents inside were not injured, police said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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As a result, its inhabitants are going hungry.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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One interesting question is how children born and raised on Mars would view their relationship to Earth and its inhabitants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The two vehicles collided, leaving all occupants of the SUV with injuries.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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But in the quietest corner of the 10-acre sanctuary, away from the public’s prying eyes, a cohort of most unusual occupants sleep.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The park recently raised the rate for new tenants from $2,000 per month.—
Jeffrey Kopp,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Unfortunately, the property owners did not offer the tenants of Johnny B’s an opportunity to purchase.—
Hannah Bates,
AJC.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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