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
The study did not mention how limited parking affected tenants and their neighbors.
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Feldstein Soto, a former commercial finance and bankruptcy attorney, campaigned on public safety, government accountability and her office’s efforts to protect workers, tenants and immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
During the gathering, which drew a small crowd of tenants, community members and media representatives, organizers said that a public town hall would likely be held in late May.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
At Wharry’s location, Webster said the program also worked with the property owner on tenant finish improvements so Wharry could move in and begin building out the studio without carrying all of that cost herself.
—Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Feldstein Soto, a former commercial finance and bankruptcy attorney, campaigned on public safety, government accountability and her office’s efforts to protect workers, tenants and immigrant communities.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 June 2026
During the gathering, which drew a small crowd of tenants, community members and media representatives, organizers said that a public town hall would likely be held in late May.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
At Wharry’s location, Webster said the program also worked with the property owner on tenant finish improvements so Wharry could move in and begin building out the studio without carrying all of that cost herself.
—Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
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Many lessees choose to return those vehicles rather than buy them at the end of the lease term, driving up the number of used models available for sale and pushing down listing prices.—
Chris Teague,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez attempted to carve out exemptions for commercial restaurant lessees from the wage ordinance, citing a need to establish a distinction between hotel operators/owners and restaurants.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As Paxton's office alleges, a gender-neutral changing room that accommodates multiple occupants at once is expressly prohibited by law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The wave is one of a number of rituals that have become synonymous with Mexico’s footballing culture and will likely form a big part of the experience for the tens of thousands of overseas visitors expected to attend the 13 matches being played in Mexico.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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As such, many local businesses and residents oppose the proposal.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Food is so scarce and making rent so difficult that characters are perennially taking in lodgers who share beds and sleep in kitchens.—
Colton Valentine,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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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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Historically, South America has proven irresistible to certain inhabitants of the northern hemisphere eager to escape the consequences of their terrible actions.—
David Futrelle,
Washington Post,
4 June 2026
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There was one last conversation among the Mazda’s three inhabitants.—
Thomas Lake,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Other Democrats argued that the plan does nothing for renters and noted that Republicans were ignoring high homeowners insurance rates, which are causing financial stress to more people.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season gets underway, insurance experts are urging Florida homeowners and renters not to wait until a storm is approaching to purchase flood insurance, warning that most policies come with waiting periods and cannot be bought at the last minute.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Make sure to paddle alongside Gladys (who recently won a competition as the fastest female standup paddle boarder in Bacalar) about the history of Bacalar and the lagoon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The couple takes in a boarder, Herald Loomis, whose search for his missing wife draws the house into a reckoning with forces — both human and supernatural — that haunt everyone who is rooming there.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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