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 second vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The four occupants of the vehicle were then taken into custody, with two subsequently charged by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office in connection with the incident.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and all four occupants ran away.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Officials reinforced stay-at-home orders by erecting fences around some apartment buildings, essentially incarcerating occupants.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The four occupants of the vehicle were then taken into custody, with two subsequently charged by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office in connection with the incident.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The vehicle eventually came to a stop, and all four occupants ran away.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupant
Noun
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Despite the geopolitical and financial constraints, the sea-level canal studies employed hundreds of researchers who increased knowledge of the isthmus and its human and nonhuman inhabitants.—
Christine Keiner,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another of these production facilities is Site 931, which expanded into Baitu village, prompting the evictions of its inhabitants.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After its sidewalk-to-spire refurbishment, the 47-story structure now houses only 375 keys for hotel guests and 372 for private residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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For many residents, the rising cost of fuel is taking a toll on everyday spending.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arrizurieta said the area’s current problems stem from rising rents and the type of tenants that can afford to take up shop in the area — mainly, banks and other national powerhouses.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The blank walls stared at her, vacant pinholes made by previous tenants peering down like dark, shrunken pupils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Occupant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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