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Recent Examples of squatter
The upper floors of the building sat for decades vacant except for squatters who periodically broke in.
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The home was boarded up and possibly undergoing renovation, but there were signs it had been occupied by squatters, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
Between the items that were stolen and the expense she’s incurred to reset security and clean the home, Emilie estimates that the squatter’s home invasion will cost her thousands of dollars.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
There had been a major squatter encampment across the street.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The home was boarded up and possibly undergoing renovation, but there were signs it had been occupied by squatters, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
Between the items that were stolen and the expense she’s incurred to reset security and clean the home, Emilie estimates that the squatter’s home invasion will cost her thousands of dollars.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 25 July 2025
There had been a major squatter encampment across the street.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatter
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Britain’s loyalist supporters, for instance, tried repeatedly to weaponize their fellow colonists’ reflexive fear of foreigners, spreading ugly rumors that French Catholic soldiers had orders to persecute American Protestants, claim their lands for King Louis, and ban the speaking of English.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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The movie welcomes franchise newcomers Ernie Hudson, Conan O’Brien and Greta Lee as the voice of Lilypad, according to Pixar’s trailer description on YouTube.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon will lead the cast as Deborah, joined by Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and newcomer Kennedi Reece.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Carol is repulsed by how regressive this sounds and nearly loses her temper for an alien-shaking third time in the episode.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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That’s because the third act reveals that Teddy was right all along, and Michelle is an alien.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Temporary residence permits allow foreigners to live and work in Germany, as well as receive government benefits, but mean their ability to remain there is uncertain.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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With cutting-edge boutiques, moody bistros, colorful bars slinging cocktails, and stylish cafes, Cihangir has long been the scene where hip Turks and foreigners mingle.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Family and love of God, integrity, grit, pioneer grit.—
Justin Ravitz,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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The resale pioneer’s third-quarter revenues increased 17 percent to $174 million, producing a gross merchandise volume of $520 million.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Squatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatter. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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