as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
In his current role, Nanos oversees 1,500 employees and 400 volunteers, serving more than one million residents in a county that covers about 9,000 square miles.
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Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Since then, masked, heavily armed officers have been met by resistance from residents who are upset with their aggressive tactics.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
But the project faces strong opposition from environmental groups, local lawmakers and residents.
—Bradenton Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The home did have a working smoke alarm that alerted residents about the fire, and one other person who lived there managed to get out safely.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The fair has a history of segregation, and municipal decisions led to the razing of homes of Black residents to expand parking for the State Fair.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Two other residents spoke against the project and an investor in neighboring properties in favor.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Fire officials are reminding residents that there should be at least one carbon monoxide detector on each level of a home.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Since then, masked, heavily armed officers have been met by resistance from residents who are upset with their aggressive tactics.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
But the project faces strong opposition from environmental groups, local lawmakers and residents.
—Bradenton Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The home did have a working smoke alarm that alerted residents about the fire, and one other person who lived there managed to get out safely.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The fair has a history of segregation, and municipal decisions led to the razing of homes of Black residents to expand parking for the State Fair.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Two other residents spoke against the project and an investor in neighboring properties in favor.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
Fire officials are reminding residents that there should be at least one carbon monoxide detector on each level of a home.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.
—Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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Half the contestants would be the colonists; the others, the island’s indigenous inhabitants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For one of the few times in the history of the remote arctic nation of roughly 56,000 inhabitants, Greenland is making international headlines.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Two male occupants were on board and were fatally injured, officials said.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 35 states, DC and four territories have primary laws for front-seat occupants.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Harlem tenants say the heat in their building has been inconsistent for weeks as a dangerous cold spell grips New York City.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Failed units must be remediated or tenants relocated within 30 days, as well as the establishment of a complaint hotline for 24/7 reporting and the requirement of a landlord response within five business days.—
JAMES HERRERA MONTEREY HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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