as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Just as scary as the grotesque creatures outside are the factionalism and paranoia of the residents inside.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the city recorded about 2,500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents—the highest rate in Tennessee and among the worst in the country, according to FBI data.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The evacuation map is an interactive tool that allows residents to search by their physical address, general location, or evacuation zone to determine the latest impact of the fire to residents.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Police are asking residents to call 305-474-6473 to report sightings of stray or aggressive dogs.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The company will pick up items like yard and food waste from residents.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Thousands of residents fled their homes under falling snow and shell fire.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Just as scary as the grotesque creatures outside are the factionalism and paranoia of the residents inside.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In 2024, the city recorded about 2,500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents—the highest rate in Tennessee and among the worst in the country, according to FBI data.
—Martha McHardy Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The evacuation map is an interactive tool that allows residents to search by their physical address, general location, or evacuation zone to determine the latest impact of the fire to residents.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Police are asking residents to call 305-474-6473 to report sightings of stray or aggressive dogs.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The company will pick up items like yard and food waste from residents.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Thousands of residents fled their homes under falling snow and shell fire.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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The film begins with a flashback scene to the beginning of the rage virus, then flashes forward 28 years to an isolated island near the Scottish Highlands, where its inhabitants are isolated from the zombie-like creatures that roam the mainland.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And sticking close to home may pay untold dividends for inhabitants’ mental health, Gorman said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Part of the problem has been that crash tests are designed to measure impact survivability, not whether occupants can quickly get out of the vehicle afterward.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The explosion blew open the front gate of the building and collided with a passing car, injuring its occupants.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That, combined with professional property management, will leave you free of midnight plumbing calls and churning tenants.—
Justin Donald,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring tenants include Walmart, Staples, Americold and Costco.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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