as in inhabitant
one who lives permanently in a place
the only occupants of that house are an old lady and her cat
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Recent Examples of occupant
Both occupants of the Beetle, who aren’t identified in the initial reports, died from injuries resulting from the crash, Trooper James LaRose told Forbes.
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
During Democratic presidencies, which the DSA mostly spends denouncing the occupant of the Oval Office as a sellout, Democratic loyalists have less patience for factional complaints.
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Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Instead, the exact position depends on the aircraft, seat configuration, and the occupant’s role.
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Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
The vehicle’s two occupants were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for evaluation of minor injuries, police said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
During Democratic presidencies, which the DSA mostly spends denouncing the occupant of the Oval Office as a sellout, Democratic loyalists have less patience for factional complaints.
—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
Instead, the exact position depends on the aircraft, seat configuration, and the occupant’s role.
—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
The vehicle’s two occupants were transported by ambulance to area hospitals for evaluation of minor injuries, police said.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupant
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The country stands out with 11 charge points per 1,000 inhabitants, the highest ratio in Europe in 2025.
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For anyone wanting to see or experience the sites and vestiges of Miami’s ancient inhabitants, the people known as Tequesta and their even more enigmatic Archaic forebears, there are only a few places to go.
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The area last week was surrounded by surveillance cameras and patrolled by National Guardsmen as lifelong resident John Cates strolled the area.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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There was no threat to tenants, visitors, and Empire State Building Observation Deck guests, the spokesperson said in a statement.
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The affordable units will serve tenants with very low and extremely low incomes, and Downtown Women’s Center has agreed to serve the project’s residents.
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupant. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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