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as in visitors
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the laundry in the basement is for tenants only
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as in residents
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 tenants
Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
DeFelice and other tenants said JRK initially directed them to use their renter’s insurance to pay for alternate lodging; the company later agreed to pay those expenses after talking with town officials.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
One ordinance would give tenants in unincorporated county areas an extra month before formal eviction proceedings can kick in, raising the tenant eviction threshold under the existing Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance from one month of fair market rent to two months.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Further complicating matters, the project is bankrolled by the Indiana Finance Authority, which expects future tenants of LEAP to pay for the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
The building’s remaining retail tenants and 134 parking spaces bring in around $750,000 of income each year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield sales brochure prepared for the initial listing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The 25-story, 638,000-square-foot tower is anchored by Barings and includes other tenants like financial services firm Ameriprise Financial.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Already opened at the development are major retail tenants including Carvana, Living Spaces, Andretti Indoor Karting and the popular Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The repayment will also exclude any costs already settled in Jackson County eviction court, where judges have ruled to cancel about $45,800 in tenants’ rent debts since October 2025, according to KC Tenants.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
New mgmt is at premisises [sic] continuously to assure tenants repair issues are resolved exhibitiosly [sic].
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
DeFelice and other tenants said JRK initially directed them to use their renter’s insurance to pay for alternate lodging; the company later agreed to pay those expenses after talking with town officials.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
One ordinance would give tenants in unincorporated county areas an extra month before formal eviction proceedings can kick in, raising the tenant eviction threshold under the existing Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance from one month of fair market rent to two months.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Further complicating matters, the project is bankrolled by the Indiana Finance Authority, which expects future tenants of LEAP to pay for the project.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 6 Feb. 2026
The building’s remaining retail tenants and 134 parking spaces bring in around $750,000 of income each year, according to a Cushman & Wakefield sales brochure prepared for the initial listing.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The 25-story, 638,000-square-foot tower is anchored by Barings and includes other tenants like financial services firm Ameriprise Financial.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
Already opened at the development are major retail tenants including Carvana, Living Spaces, Andretti Indoor Karting and the popular Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
The repayment will also exclude any costs already settled in Jackson County eviction court, where judges have ruled to cancel about $45,800 in tenants’ rent debts since October 2025, according to KC Tenants.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenants
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If realized, the project could allow visitors to once again arrive by sea at Ephesus, for the first time in more than two millennia.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In his current role, Nanos oversees 1,500 employees and 400 volunteers, serving more than one million residents in a county that covers about 9,000 square miles.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since then, masked, heavily armed officers have been met by resistance from residents who are upset with their aggressive tactics.—
Steve Karnowski,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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But, Mayor John Laesch was quick to point out in his speech that leases for the College of DuPage and the 548 Foundation to rent out the building, formerly used by the city’s water and sewer division, had yet to pass the Aurora City Council.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Under the arrangement, the city takes technical ownership of the facility and leases it back to Tyson through a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement, allowing the company to avoid paying full property taxes for 10 years.—
Juan Vassallo,
Oklahoman,
16 Jan. 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
Noun
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The five-occupant seating designation is a misnomer in sub-compact SUVs, unless second-seat occupants are particularly petite adults or children.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Officials say both occupants were able to deplane safely on their own.—
Fox19 staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Amenities include public restrooms, a snack bar, and a beach concession that rents chairs, cabanas, canoes, and kayaks.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Now, McGhee lives near the capital of Bahrain, Manama, in a three-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home with a pool and one-car garage that rents for $2,200 USD a month.—
Celia Fernandez
Raffi Paul,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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Under the program qualifying lessees who place an order for a Gravity by September 30 and lease between October 1 and December 31 will be eligible to receive a $7,500 Lucid Advantage Credit.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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White settlers and corporations quickly swooped in to tap into the vast natural riches of these new territories, relegating the original inhabitants to being strangers in their own land.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rest of the world’s living inhabitants don’t have it so good.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenants. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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