1
as in lessee
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the laundry in the basement is for tenants only
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2
as in occupant
one who lives permanently in a place
the abandoned warehouse's only tenants are a band of squatters
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Recent Examples of tenant
Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
The problem is that the board’s increases, whether minimal or substantial, aren’t pegged to tenant incomes in any way.
—Curbed, 23 June 2022
Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The tenant would be responsible for paying the difference.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, said the announcement gave an important nod to tenant rights at such a high government level.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
The problem is that the board’s increases, whether minimal or substantial, aren’t pegged to tenant incomes in any way.
—Curbed, 23 June 2022
Verb
The Lakers, like the Celtics, are tenants in their arena, which dents their ability to drive revenue from concerts and other events.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
The tenant would be responsible for paying the difference.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
Noun
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For the most part, EV purchases do not generate the same discount rates as leases since the dealership would no longer be able to claim the full credit regardless of vehicle price, assembly location, battery sourcing, or lessee income.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lessees were wealthy individuals from places like Detroit and Chicago who wanted to build homes on the 300-foot bluffs overlooking the water and were willing to pay $15 to $25 per year in rental fees for the privilege.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
Noun
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This turned out to be a decorative piece left by the previous occupants; soon, it would get boxed up and sent to a warehouse where Saft keeps his inventory.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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The investigation showed the incident began as a road rage event, initially a verbal altercation, involving the occupants of a pair of vehicles, the release states.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Emirates confirmed to Reuters that its plane was leased from and operated by ACT Airlines, a Turkish carrier that provides extra cargo capacity to major airlines.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Only 17% of the non-EV vehicles sold were leased in September.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His playing has now come to be an omen of danger, so visitors who hear drums playing should be wary.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Call the visitor center, (479) 789-5000 for details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But among the cobweb-covered religious statues are other cemetery residents with a less-than-pleasant history.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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How are Metcalfe Park area residents are adapting to life without a full-service grocery store?—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Private event spaces and a rooftop terrace can also be rented out for celebrations and events, according to Topgolf.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some are dilapidated and need tens of thousands of dollars in renovations before they can be rented out again.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Phantom Ranch lodgers, including the hiker, were evacuated by helicopter due to the hazardous gas.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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Short-term rental lodgers across the United States may be wasting more than $2.3 billion in food each year, a new study has found.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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Today, bats are its inhabitants, some 40,000 of them taking refuge in the darkness.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sustainable gardening is an environmentally friendly approach that protects the earth and its inhabitants by mimicking natural ecosystems, minimizing waste and conserving resources.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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