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Recent Examples of squatter
Viewers and readers were shocked to learn that the system was set up to protect squatters over property owners.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The bill seeks to define squatting uniformly and empower property owners or their agents to request police assistance in removing squatters if certain conditions are met, such as prior notice to vacate and no ongoing eviction proceedings.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The landlord had installed steel security doors to prevent squatters from occupying empty apartments.
—Benjamin Cunningham Edu Bayer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Users took to the comments section to discuss the success of the seat squatter.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
The bill seeks to define squatting uniformly and empower property owners or their agents to request police assistance in removing squatters if certain conditions are met, such as prior notice to vacate and no ongoing eviction proceedings.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The landlord had installed steel security doors to prevent squatters from occupying empty apartments.
—Benjamin Cunningham Edu Bayer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Users took to the comments section to discuss the success of the seat squatter.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatter
Noun
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The courage that the colonists had, hungry for freedom, to start a new life here.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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But first consider the majority of the text of the Declaration: a stirring enumeration of specific grievances by the American colonists against the British crown.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Noun
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For regular attendees of this elevated, date-night-worthy soiree, there will be newcomer wares to sample.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 July 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The deadly apex aliens have finally revealed themselves, rapidly spreading their deadly spikes across the planet.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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Plus, there's that scene of Will Smith punching an alien in the face!—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Many foreigners skipped it, citing the United States’ recent detainment of travelers and noncitizens over their public statements or social-media posts.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Israel says nearly 1,200 Israelis and foreigners were killed in the initial Oct. 7, 2023, attack.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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The neo-soul pioneer treated fans to a journey through her extensive catalog of hits, each song delivered with her signature blend of spiritual intensity and playful irreverence.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Visitors can congregate under the sculptures honoring jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson and others.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Squatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatter. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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