squatters

Definition of squattersnext
plural of squatter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatters
Noun
  • And farther off, toward the mountains, the Cimarronaje—the settlements of the Black Seminoles and Mascogos who, on escaping slavery, became colonists of a territory that asked for their protection in exchange for ownership.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From the days of colonists and pirates to the more modern era (of, say, bankers and lawyers servicing offshore corporations), its touristic charms have gone largely unappreciated.
    John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • For now, the opposition appears situated to fold in newcomers and build on the momentum.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The price of silver has slipped closer to $80 per ounce in the time since, but the precious metal's recent volatility has still drawn in both longtime investors and newcomers who are exploring alternatives to traditional portfolios.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • If the fear is that foreigners are coming here to take our jobs and ruin beloved American traditions, there are plenty of nonnative artists to grouse about.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Few foreigners want to spend their vacation in a place where there no lights at night, and air conditioning comes and goes.
    Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Squatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatters. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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