SLUMLORDS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

slumlords

noun

plural of slumlord

as in landlords

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Noun

His landlords shut off his water and electricity, and his rivals called in noise complaints to the police.

— Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
The bankruptcy case reveals significant claims from Concord Mills of $606,200, as well as other mall landlords including Roosevelt Field in New York, Woodfield Mall in Illinois, and the Mall of Georgia.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

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Arriaga’s relative brought her to Hemphill’s practice, Cuddle Kids Dental Care, after a teacher at Arriaga’s preschool suggested the girl might have a tongue tie due to her having issues with pronouncing certain letters, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Last summer, the administration sent letters to 17 drug companies with a list of demands.

— Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026

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Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The event served as a key moment for the company to deepen relationships across the North American aviation ecosystem, engaging directly with airlines, lessors, and maintenance providers.

— Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

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Instead of Johnson’s plan for a new Department of Housing bureau to enforce renters’ rights, the aldermen want to keep the Department of Buildings in charge.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026
The city is short 64,000 units of housing for its lowest income renters.

— Julianna Mejia July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

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