as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
Authorities asked residents in the immediate area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North to shelter in place during the search.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the iLounge workspace gives work-from-home residents a convenient hub for productivity and the outdoor fireplace and lounge provides a cozy space to unwind after a long day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Following the governor's order, Wisconsin issued a standing medical order allowing most residents to get the vaccine without a prescription.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After learning Arkansas National Guardsmen will assist federal immigration officials, local immigrant rights groups are trying to ensure area residents are prepared for any interactions with authorities.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Although the center of Gabrielle is expected to pass at least 160 miles east of Bermuda, the center advises island residents to continue to monitor the storm's progress because the average track error at 3 days is about 100 miles.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Monday route residents should put out trash and recycling.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the iLounge workspace gives work-from-home residents a convenient hub for productivity and the outdoor fireplace and lounge provides a cozy space to unwind after a long day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Following the governor's order, Wisconsin issued a standing medical order allowing most residents to get the vaccine without a prescription.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After learning Arkansas National Guardsmen will assist federal immigration officials, local immigrant rights groups are trying to ensure area residents are prepared for any interactions with authorities.
—Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
Although the center of Gabrielle is expected to pass at least 160 miles east of Bermuda, the center advises island residents to continue to monitor the storm's progress because the average track error at 3 days is about 100 miles.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Monday route residents should put out trash and recycling.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Cox also called for restraint in reaction to Kirk’s assassination, noting that residents of Utah did not riot or loot or engage in violence, and instead held vigils and said prayers.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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The film begins with a flashback scene to the beginning of the rage virus, then flashes forward 28 years to an isolated island near the Scottish Highlands, where its inhabitants are isolated from the zombie-like creatures that roam the mainland.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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And sticking close to home may pay untold dividends for inhabitants’ mental health, Gorman said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Part of the problem has been that crash tests are designed to measure impact survivability, not whether occupants can quickly get out of the vehicle afterward.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The explosion blew open the front gate of the building and collided with a passing car, injuring its occupants.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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That, combined with professional property management, will leave you free of midnight plumbing calls and churning tenants.—
Justin Donald,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Neighboring tenants include Walmart, Staples, Americold and Costco.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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