as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the kinds of nuisances that city dwellers are all too familiar with
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Noun
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Research by the Tax Foundation shows that high-tax states tend to lose residents to other states, while low-tax states tend to gain them.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025 -
Protect yourself during a flood with these tips from the NWS For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
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Updated July 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The inhabitants of that vehicle told police that Calicut’s only passenger, Isaiah Bruce Phillip, was the person who shot at them.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Guthrie, 53, confirmed that Ross was listing the inhabitants of her carry on luggage only.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election, said he had been briefed on the situation and appeared on the scene in a video posted to social media, telling occupants of the building to remain inside as law enforcement conducted a search.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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One individual was already outside and confirmed that there were no other occupants inside.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Dweller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dweller. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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