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
Alex Vasquez, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
According to a friend of Lind’s, several tenants lured him outside his home.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 24 Feb. 2025
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
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Noun
Effective communication helps tenants stay informed and reassured.
—Alex Vasquez, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
According to a friend of Lind’s, several tenants lured him outside his home.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenant
Noun
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When combined with another $15,000 in savings and incentives for lessees, Tesla owners can get up to $20,000 to switch to a Polestar 3.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
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The payment amount is determined by the size of the financing and the creditworthiness of the borrower/lessee.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The country has seen the pendulum swing back and forth wildly in recent years, so all career government employees should think beyond just the next four years, because too much praise for the current occupant could be a problem down the road.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Two cars had collided, killing both occupants of one vehicle, according to police.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The cameras are leased from vendor Verra Mobility, formerly American Traffic Solutions.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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By the numbers: While office vacancies remain high at around 22%, nearly 3 million square feet of office space was newly leased in 2024, the highest figure since 2021.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More than 8 million international visitors are expected to come to the US for the monthlong tournament that kicks off in June 2026.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many visitors opt to take a scenic ferry ride to Peanut Island, a popular tourist attraction that houses a bunker built for President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the request of residents, ombudsmen work with residents, family members, administrators and other to resolve complaints of residents.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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That could affect California residents trying to buy a house, complete a remodel or finish building construction.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Trump governs at a far different time, with the nation uncertain of its place in a rapidly changing world and rent by bitter internal clashes between the country’s prevailing status quo elite and Trump forces bent on upending the elite.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Less than two weeks later, during the night of Aug. 8, Manson sent four of his followers to kill everyone at a Benedict Canyon home rented by actress Tate, the pregnant wife of director Roman Polanski.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Things take a turn for the horrifying and comedic when the new lodgers find it is already inhabited by a 400-year-old evil entity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
12 Feb. 2025
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Record sales were slowing; Dennis’ lodger, Charles Manson, wanted a deal with Brother Records, the band’s own label; and Brian was admitted to a psychiatric hospital.—
Will Ainsley,
SPIN,
24 May 2024
Noun
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The area’s inhabitants evolved to reflect a mixed ancestry of African, Indian Ocean Islander and Indigenous heritage.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The state with the highest rate was New Mexico, which in 2019 registered more than 3,200 animals surrendered per 100,000 inhabitants.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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