squatters

Definition of squattersnext
plural of squatter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatters
Noun
  • Historians believe that the attack killed at least 400 colonists and soldiers, or about 1 in 6 Spaniards in New Mexico.
    Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Baskets were a ubiquitous part of Chumash life before the colonists came.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Alfredo Romero, the group’s president, said the process remains under verification amid additional reports of releases involving both Venezuelans and foreigners.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Overall, foreigners at all levels of study numbered 34,498, a decrease of 499.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Squatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatters. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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