as in inhabitants
one who lives permanently in a place
a resident of Atlanta
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Recent Examples of residents
Much of Lofton’s research looks at developing a multi-level, multi-component food system intervention to address food insecurity inequities amongst Black American residents living in predominantly Black communities.
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Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
When money was low, one of the residents would pick whatever was left in the garden to make a huge pot of soup to share with others.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
This transition would mean big changes for the Idaho Air National Guard — and residents living near Gowen Field Air National Guard Base.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
South Fulton residents opposed to the project gathered 1,000 petition signatures before the project’s first rezoning vote in October, according to a report by Capital B Atlanta.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
No deaths were listed among residents ages 18-24.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
That settlement comes from village leaders who are telling residents through letters that Aqua Illinois is ready to compensate them.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
When money was low, one of the residents would pick whatever was left in the garden to make a huge pot of soup to share with others.
—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
Last year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District won top honors in its class, for communities with populations more than 400,000 residents.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
This transition would mean big changes for the Idaho Air National Guard — and residents living near Gowen Field Air National Guard Base.
—Hali Smith
april 29, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
South Fulton residents opposed to the project gathered 1,000 petition signatures before the project’s first rezoning vote in October, according to a report by Capital B Atlanta.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
One of Kukuiʻula’s unique amenities is the 10-acre upcountry organic farm, which provides produce and flowers for the resort community as well as opportunities for residents to connect with the land by harvesting crops, cutting tropical blooms, picnicking, or hiking and biking.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
No deaths were listed among residents ages 18-24.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2026
That settlement comes from village leaders who are telling residents through letters that Aqua Illinois is ready to compensate them.
—Jermont Terry, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residents
Noun
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Fighting is ongoing in Lebanon despite a shaky ceasefire — Israel ordered inhabitants of seven towns to evacuate ahead of military operations.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city of Reynosa has 690,000 inhabitants and sits across the river from McAllen, Texas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The occupants had moved on from patriotism and returned to hip-hop at full volume.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Seventeen of the 26 buildings have been renovated for arts and cultural use at a cost of nearly $50 million, with more than 140 tenants, according to the Arts District.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Financial records stopped aligning, and staff could not access crucial files needed to verify their tenants' eligibility for affordable housing.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Residents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residents. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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