as in tenants
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the new owners took in roomers to help pay for the house
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The new action-horror-comedy follows Satan-worshipping tenants living in a luxury New York City building who perform ritualistic killings their mostly poor and marginalized staff.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026 -
The landlord was worried about flooding coming from inside the residence and said that the previous tenants had changed the locks after they had been evicted.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Food is so scarce and making rent so difficult that characters are perennially taking in lodgers who share beds and sleep in kitchens.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Ski Patrol has opened Rookie Road, Challenger, North Star Bowl and Field of Dreams for skiers and boarders to enjoy.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Having one method to measure the flex profile through the length, edge engagement, and complete geometry profile across brands will allow skiers and boarders to better compare products when deciding which tool is right for them.—
Adam Trenkamp,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Roomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roomers. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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