transients

plural of transient

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Noun
  • In a new study, University of Miami Rosenstiel School researchers found that sensors usually attached to sharks to investigate their behavior can also allow scientists to track temperature changes in parts of the oceans often inaccessible to satellites and drifters pulled by currents.
    Jenny Staletovich, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
  • The grocery survives thanks to passing bargemen and the drifters from the outskirts who frequent the café.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Tuba, or tubá, is one of many undersung wonders of tiny Colima state, a place that barely makes a blip on most international and even domestic tourists’ radar.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Locals and tourists hang out on the beach, eat ice cream cones on the promenade, and stand in line for the famed Cyclone roller coaster.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • But in the wake of the fire and regular break-ins by vagrants, the city’s Landmark Preservation Commission approved demolition on account of economic hardship in December 2024.
    Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Sadly, the reason bus shelters are disappearing is that the city does not wish to provide seating for homeless people or other kinds of vagrants who may congregate there.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Store them in your carry-on In addition to removing shoes, travelers are frequently asked to remove their belts, metal jewelry, and other layered accessories, Yaghi reminds.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
  • Local authorities were assisting travelers and Amtrak was deploying resources to help as well.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The former, in which Burnett and Hamilton did a song-and-dance routine as Dust Bowl-era hobos, marked the first of several times that the two performed together.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
  • From oversized, slouchy hobos to structured East-West silhouettes and laptop-ready work totes, this season’s best suede bags deliver a luxurious polish that will elevate every fall wardrobe.
    Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Organizers said Pittsburgh Yards was a natural fit for the celebration because of its connection to the Atlanta Beltline and accessibility for visitors arriving by bike or on foot.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Animals that are kennel-trained will likely be pleased to be in their cozy confines and away from the bustle of vacuums, mops, and the like, but for those who are roamers, consider gating off an area for them.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Only a few sightseers lingered in the area to snap images of the Soldiers & Sailors Monument.
    Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
  • Winter has options for cross-country skiers and sightseers.
    Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
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“Transients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transients. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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