CLIFF DWELLER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

cliff dweller

noun

Definition of cliff dweller

as in resident

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Recent Examples of cliff dweller With the help of new excavations made at undisturbed sites inside and outside the park, the story of Mesa Verde and the cliff dwellers’ abandonment continues to emerge today. — Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025

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Noun

Connor Gilmartin, the Fire Safe Council’s director of development, sympathized with residents in the Tahoe Basin.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Erbe is among residents calling for a city moratorium on data center developments.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of resident

Noun

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and killed a Mexican national during an incident in Houston on Tuesday, the agency said.

— Armando Garcia, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Interpol identified the Ukrainian national as a dark-haired German-speaking woman who possibly has a tattoo of a snake on her arm.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of national

Noun

Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
All three occupants in the Lamborghini were hit and taken to Memorial Regional Hospital.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of occupant

Noun

Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Since it was first developed as New York City’s own miniature seaside resort town in the 1800s, Coney Island has been the place for city dwellers and tourists to catch a breath of salty air and a few hours of kitschy entertainment.

— Anna Hezel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 July 2026

Definition of dweller

Noun

This immersive show moves through seven years of portraits through Oyer’s lens, capturing subjects’ raw individuality.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The skyscraper has been the subject of multiple complaints, including allegations of falling debris and unsafe conditions, records show.

— Kelly McCleary, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of subject

Noun

Sudarshan’s big-picture approach is a long way from the company’s roots as a bus service in the southern town of Madurai.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
In recent years, with attendance at Latin Mass topping 4,000, the SSPX built a 1,500-seat, $42 million church high on its campus overlooking the tranquil town.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Definition of town

Noun

On the other side, Giants ace Logan Webb, a Rocklin native, gave up five first-inning runs to put the team in an early hole, which the Blue Jays built on by scoring another five over the last two innings off two San Francisco relievers.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Edwards, an Oregon native, spent two decades in naval aviation and logged more than 2,000 flight hours.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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