1
as in lessee
one who rents a room or apartment in another's house
the laundry in the basement is for tenants only
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2
as in occupant
one who lives permanently in a place
the abandoned warehouse's only tenants are a band of squatters
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Recent Examples of tenant
Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
The problem is that the board’s increases, whether minimal or substantial, aren’t pegged to tenant incomes in any way.
—Curbed, 23 June 2022
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Some tenants were provided portable air conditioning units that may have been incapable of adequately cooling their apartments, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Noun
Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, said the announcement gave an important nod to tenant rights at such a high government level.
—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 25 Jan. 2023
The problem is that the board’s increases, whether minimal or substantial, aren’t pegged to tenant incomes in any way.
—Curbed, 23 June 2022
Verb
In addition to the 10% of the homes in the project reserved for moderate-income tenants, the developer will pay in-lieu fees for an additional 5% of the homes to meet the city’s minimum requirement of 15% affordable housing.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Some tenants were provided portable air conditioning units that may have been incapable of adequately cooling their apartments, the Attorney General's Office said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
Noun
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The lessees were wealthy individuals from places like Detroit and Chicago who wanted to build homes on the 300-foot bluffs overlooking the water and were willing to pay $15 to $25 per year in rental fees for the privilege.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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Still, the practice denied lessees the industry-standard option of buying their vehicles and misled them for years about why.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election, said he had been briefed on the situation and appeared on the scene in a video posted to social media, telling occupants of the building to remain inside as law enforcement conducted a search.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
29 July 2025
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One individual was already outside and confirmed that there were no other occupants inside.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The Enquirer excluded 11 people who wrote in but live outside Hamilton County and five comments that were neutral or not directly related to lease terms.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Rather than selling robots as capital equipment, specialized financing companies purchase robots directly from manufacturers using low-cost debt, then lease them to end customers on subscription terms.—
Aditya Ranjan,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Hotels, motels and short-term rental owners welcome artists, entrepreneurs, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y, and Zers as well as visitors of all ages and backgrounds from dozens of countries around the world, for Austin's annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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This gives the oysters a cleaner taste, and avoids unwanted visitors inside the shells.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The study was done to understand conditions that affect LGBTQIA+ residents’ health and well-being and how to best direct resources.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Research by the Tax Foundation shows that high-tax states tend to lose residents to other states, while low-tax states tend to gain them.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The tension rose to a crescendo in recent weeks as neighbors, including a local business leader who rented a private dumpster to clean up the site, shared their concerns with the media.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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To cycle around the city and to Antibes and beyond, Bike Trip Nice rents excellent bicycles perfect for exploring the city and coastline.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Short-term rental lodgers across the United States may be wasting more than $2.3 billion in food each year, a new study has found.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
10 July 2025
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Phantom Ranch lodgers, including the hiker, were evacuated by helicopter due to the hazardous gas.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
16 July 2025
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The inhabitants of that vehicle told police that Calicut’s only passenger, Isaiah Bruce Phillip, was the person who shot at them.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Guthrie, 53, confirmed that Ross was listing the inhabitants of her carry on luggage only.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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