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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
Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
While West 7th is mostly known as a nightclub and bar scene, new tenants like Dirdie Birdie, Top of the Morning Brunch House and the upcoming Partenope offer a different vibe.
—Ella Gonzales
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Bigos converted the former downtown YMCA into Skyrec, a fitness facility exclusively dedicated to tenants of its Lowertown properties.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Lenders — fearful of losing their investment if the project doesn’t attract tenants — often require at least some parking.
—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
The roofing work is not expected to impact shoppers or tenants significantly.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The current storefront tenants are a cafe, a barber shop and a cigar lounge.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Such establishments are expected to be attractive to college students — including those at the University of Connecticut residence hall on Pratt Street that will be occupied for the first time this fall — and younger tenants in downtown apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Noun
If fees are not properly disclosed, tenants can not be evicted for failing to pay those charges.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 6 June 2026
While West 7th is mostly known as a nightclub and bar scene, new tenants like Dirdie Birdie, Top of the Morning Brunch House and the upcoming Partenope offer a different vibe.
—Ella Gonzales
june 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Bigos converted the former downtown YMCA into Skyrec, a fitness facility exclusively dedicated to tenants of its Lowertown properties.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Lenders — fearful of losing their investment if the project doesn’t attract tenants — often require at least some parking.
—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
The roofing work is not expected to impact shoppers or tenants significantly.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The current storefront tenants are a cafe, a barber shop and a cigar lounge.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Such establishments are expected to be attractive to college students — including those at the University of Connecticut residence hall on Pratt Street that will be occupied for the first time this fall — and younger tenants in downtown apartments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenants
Noun
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In 2025 alone, the basilica welcomed nearly 5 million visitors.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each spring, tulips burst across the city in a riot of color, drawing visitors from around the world.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Dozens of residents spoke out for and against the redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, where there are currently two beloved basketball courts, at the city commission meeting Tuesday night.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Because the commentary occurred during the public comment portion of the council meeting, and since the incident was not on the agenda, council members did not respond to any of the residents comments or questions.—
Maven Navarro,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The prelaunch test involved firing up the rocket while it was securely held in place on the ground to verify hardware was working as intended at Launch Complex 36, which Blue Origin leases at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Because the library leases the building from the village, the library board decided May 12 to ask the village to pay for repairs, Bergeron said in her email.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Noun
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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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STRs steal occupants for normal hotels, which are more compliant with the law.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 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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Claire Valdez rents her Ridgewood two-bedroom apartment and is running to take over Nydia Velázquez’s open congressional seat in District 7, which is, like most of the city, a constituency that’s majority tenant.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
2 June 2026
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Edible Ideas also rents wedding venues such as Belle Manor near Burleson and Classic Oaks near Mansfield.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Noun
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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 State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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And though Tsalenjikha has a population of just 25,000, its inhabitants have had an outsized influence on Georgian history.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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However, these early ballgames were unregulated, raucous and violent encounters of two parties formed by inhabitants of two villages or two neighborhoods.—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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“Tenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenants. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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