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Recent Examples of squatter
Low-risk contraband becomes a foothold for violent enterprise, just as one unfixed broken window once invited squatters, then burglars, then gangs.
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Edgar Domenech, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
In the upcoming ninth season of Rehab Addict, which premieres on June 24, Curtis restores both that Wyoming home and a troubled Detroit property that had been invaded by squatters.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 24 June 2025
Eventually, Velazquez paid the squatters $4,300 to move out, regaining control of his property in March.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Homeless squatters take over California luxury RV parking lot
Homeless squatters have taken over a luxury RV parking lot in City of Industry, Calif.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Edgar Domenech, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
In the upcoming ninth season of Rehab Addict, which premieres on June 24, Curtis restores both that Wyoming home and a troubled Detroit property that had been invaded by squatters.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 24 June 2025
Eventually, Velazquez paid the squatters $4,300 to move out, regaining control of his property in March.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Homeless squatters take over California luxury RV parking lot
Homeless squatters have taken over a luxury RV parking lot in City of Industry, Calif.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatter
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In 1595, English colonist and captain Sir Walter Raleigh landed in Trinidad.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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That year, British colonists were stunned to learn that their own army—British regulars—had fired on British subjects at Lexington and Concord, killing their own people.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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And newcomers have access to more media and social media options to get their message out.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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Drawing on five key metrics—affordability, safety, economy, healthcare and education, and quality of life—the report ranks all 50 states based on their overall appeal for newcomers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Then there’s Rocky, a space alien made of rock that Ryland meets and befriends in space.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 July 2025
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Resident Alien follows an alien (Alan Tudyk) who was sent to earth to destroy humanity.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Cuba began to attract international tourism, and with it, the government created a sort of tourism apartheid, whereby Cubans were not allowed to enter resort hotels where foreigners sunbathed and drank mojitos by the pool.—
Jane Ciabattari
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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The latest revival of this performance comes courtesy of the United Kingdom, where the government closed a centuries-old tax loophole that let wealthy foreigners reside in the U.K. but insist their income did not.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Bronson doesn’t shy away from the brutalities of the fighting between the pioneers and the Shawnee and Miami tribes, as seen from the perspective of the settlers.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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The problem is, there are so many places to spend — and catch up, since so many fashion players like to be fast followers instead of pioneers.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
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“Squatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatter. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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