as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
Last month, the building went into foreclosure, and residents were forced to move out of the building by court orders, despite pleas for more time.
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Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s why, successful or not, these new and proposed laws in California are fights the state must have for the safety of our residents, regardless of immigration status, and for the safety of democracy.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Light shaking was observed, and residents in several cities - including Ukiah, Willits and Potter Valley - reported feeling the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
According to the Hindu, local eyewitnesses have said that the elephant attacks mostly at night while people are sleeping, and residents have been using firecrackers and patrol teams to keep the animal away from heavily populated areas.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Minnesota prosecutors launched an online portal for residents to submit evidence related to the shooting in Minneapolis, vowing to probe the incident.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2019, about 60% of Olathe’s housing stock was less than $300,000, a price range that’s often considered attainable for first-time home buyers or residents looking to downsize.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The county is statutorily obligated to pay for the representation of Moody and Nobles, but many of the residents who spoke at the commissioners court meeting asked the county to settle the case so the Johnson family may find peace.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That’s why, successful or not, these new and proposed laws in California are fights the state must have for the safety of our residents, regardless of immigration status, and for the safety of democracy.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Light shaking was observed, and residents in several cities - including Ukiah, Willits and Potter Valley - reported feeling the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
According to the Hindu, local eyewitnesses have said that the elephant attacks mostly at night while people are sleeping, and residents have been using firecrackers and patrol teams to keep the animal away from heavily populated areas.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Minnesota prosecutors launched an online portal for residents to submit evidence related to the shooting in Minneapolis, vowing to probe the incident.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
In 2019, about 60% of Olathe’s housing stock was less than $300,000, a price range that’s often considered attainable for first-time home buyers or residents looking to downsize.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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The Windsors’ real estate portfolio is far from shabby, but the centuries-old castles lack a personal touch from their modern-day inhabitants.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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At that time, Buttenheim had approximately 800 inhabitants and a large Jewish community.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Jan. 2026
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Malachi and the other occupants of the Camry had to be extricated from the vehicle before being transported to the hospital, police said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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This evolution aims to transform the vehicle interior into a drive-less environment where occupants can engage with entertainment and other activities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The other half of the units will be reserved for tenants who earn no more than $63,043.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The fate of Eddie Bauer, which has occupied a space at the Boise Factory Outlets for longer than most of its tenants, was a long time coming.—
Angela Palermo
January 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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