as in residents
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 occupants
Within moments, icy water began crashing over the gunwale, causing the boat to flip like a toy — and dumping the three occupants into the dark, shockingly cold water.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
All occupants were evaluated at the scene, and no arrests were made.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Deputies said that all of the occupants of both vehicles were medically evaluated at the scene, but did not report any hospitalizations from the collision.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Both occupants of the second vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Some coffins had multiple occupants, while others contained only a head or nothing at all.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
As a result of the crash, two female occupants of the Tesla were taken to an area hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The occupants were removed by rangers with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, who placed them in temporary housing on Thursday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
All occupants were evaluated at the scene, and no arrests were made.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Deputies said that all of the occupants of both vehicles were medically evaluated at the scene, but did not report any hospitalizations from the collision.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Both occupants of the second vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
Some coffins had multiple occupants, while others contained only a head or nothing at all.
—Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
As a result of the crash, two female occupants of the Tesla were taken to an area hospital, one with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The occupants were removed by rangers with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, who placed them in temporary housing on Thursday.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for occupants
Noun
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Officials stress that no action is needed and that residents should not call 911.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The loss of the historical building drew criticism from the public and former residents, including former first ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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The county also added an insurance requirement that pilots argue extends beyond what airport tenants and pilots of larger planes flying in and out of the facility must show.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The New Britain property has a two-family 3,400-square-foot house, which the listing says is rented by long term 15-20 year tenants.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Occupants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/occupants. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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