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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Some tenants were provided portable air conditioning units that may have been incapable of adequately cooling their apartments, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 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
In addition to the 10% of the homes in the project reserved for moderate-income tenants, the developer will pay in-lieu fees for an additional 5% of the homes to meet the city’s minimum requirement of 15% affordable housing.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Some tenants were provided portable air conditioning units that may have been incapable of adequately cooling their apartments, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
Noun
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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
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Still, the practice denied lessees the industry-standard option of buying their vehicles and misled them for years about why.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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One individual was already outside and confirmed that there were no other occupants inside.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election, said he had been briefed on the situation and appeared on the scene in a video posted to social media, telling occupants of the building to remain inside as law enforcement conducted a search.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Drivers can lease the electric truck for $1,899 a month ($9,794 due at signing).—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The stadium is on federal land leased to the D.C. government for at least the next 99 years, the New York Post noted.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 July 2025
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Hotels, motels and short-term rental owners welcome artists, entrepreneurs, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y, and Zers as well as visitors of all ages and backgrounds from dozens of countries around the world, for Austin's annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This gives the oysters a cleaner taste, and avoids unwanted visitors inside the shells.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Protect yourself during a flood with these tips from the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
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Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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The tension rose to a crescendo in recent weeks as neighbors, including a local business leader who rented a private dumpster to clean up the site, shared their concerns with the media.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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To cycle around the city and to Antibes and beyond, Bike Trip Nice rents excellent bicycles perfect for exploring the city and coastline.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 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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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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In addition to its four-legged inhabitants, the island attracts woodpeckers, ospreys, falcons, and songbirds.—
Anna Staropoli,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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The destruction of Gaza is their path to expelling its inhabitants, repopulating it with Israelis, annexing the West Bank and creating what would inevitably become apartheid rule.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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