as in tenants
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the new owners took in roomers to help pay for the house
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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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Food is so scarce and making rent so difficult that characters are perennially taking in lodgers who share beds and sleep in kitchens.
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The resort has hundreds of acres of rideable terrain and hosts lessons for all levels of skiers and boarders, whether you're just getting started or an experienced shredder.
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The animals are now being housed at Sangamon County Animal Control, local kennels and boarders and with volunteers.
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“Roomers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roomers. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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