as in guests
a person who visits another
put nicer clothes on because they had visitors coming
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Recent Examples of visitors
In the 59th minute, the visitors added another on a Porteous own-goal.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The department maintains a library that gets no visitors most weeks.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
What to see today In the summer and early fall, visitors can see a variety of exhibits in the Portland Head Light museum, which was built into the former keeper’s house.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Her parents didn’t allow television or visitors to the house; her mother, a poet, put rye bread in her packed lunches; her father published books about military history.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
Bermudez believes the freeway closure may be discouraging visitors from coming into the city this weekend, despite favorable weather.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Climb The Dunes At Jockey's Ridge State Park Home to the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States, Jockey's Ridge State Park offers its visitors a veritable playground that's one of Nags Head regulars' favorite points of interest.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026
Between parking restrictions and road closures, Boston is encouraging Marathon Monday visitors to walk, bike, take the T — anything but drive — to watch the runners or attend the day’s festivities.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The department maintains a library that gets no visitors most weeks.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
What to see today In the summer and early fall, visitors can see a variety of exhibits in the Portland Head Light museum, which was built into the former keeper’s house.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Her parents didn’t allow television or visitors to the house; her mother, a poet, put rye bread in her packed lunches; her father published books about military history.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 19 Apr. 2026
Bermudez believes the freeway closure may be discouraging visitors from coming into the city this weekend, despite favorable weather.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Climb The Dunes At Jockey's Ridge State Park Home to the tallest natural sand dune system in the eastern United States, Jockey's Ridge State Park offers its visitors a veritable playground that's one of Nags Head regulars' favorite points of interest.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visitors
guests
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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Visitors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visitors. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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