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as in tenants
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
one of the renters called to tell us the hot water heater was broken
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as in landlords
the owner of land or housing that is rented to another
left our apartment keys at the renter's office just before leaving in the moving truck
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Recent Examples of renters
Citywide, more than 53% of housing units are occupied by renters.
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Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Support was also strong among voters under the age of 45, renters and lower-income Californians.
—
Ben Paviour
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Several new Idaho laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that affect everything from silent classrooms to relaxed codes for short-term renters.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Reardon added that some dock space rentals have been canceled, and Airbnb renters have backed out.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
A good deal of young adults in New York City don’t know how to drive, and expect to remain renters for most of their lives.
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Troy Closson,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation.
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Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2026
Support was also strong among voters under the age of 45, renters and lower-income Californians.
—
Ben Paviour
july 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Several new Idaho laws go into effect Wednesday, July 1, bringing changes that affect everything from silent classrooms to relaxed codes for short-term renters.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
Reardon added that some dock space rentals have been canceled, and Airbnb renters have backed out.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
A good deal of young adults in New York City don’t know how to drive, and expect to remain renters for most of their lives.
—
Troy Closson,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
That invisible safety net is paramount when the vehicle is handed over to teenagers, guests, or seasonal renters, totally unaware of battery preservation.
—
Malana Vantyler,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The lowest-barrier entry point for renters and first-time buyers.
—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over.
—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for renters
Noun
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At the time, state housing officials said this number did not offer a complete picture since some of the units included in the count were in the process of getting new tenants.
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Centurion Foundation emerged as the buyer last month, after news that several mall tenants were told to pack up and leave the property in 30 days.
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Maintaining public order became a permanent security burden carried by businesses, landlords, and ordinary citizens.
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But several Johnson opponents argued the ordinance would place too large a burden on neighborhood landlords and should be reworked alongside them.
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“Renters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renters. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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