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
Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s a new tenant — and a similar name — coming to the building at 2301 Blake St. that used to house the iconic Blake Street Tavern, a sports bar that closed in 2023.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 14 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
Industrial tenants in metro Phoenix made up 18.7 million square feet of leasing in 2023, according to JLL.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 16 Feb. 2025
There’s a new tenant — and a similar name — coming to the building at 2301 Blake St. that used to house the iconic Blake Street Tavern, a sports bar that closed in 2023.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 14 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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Eligible claimants include current or former owners and lessees of the affected Subaru models who have experienced windshield cracking issues.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Many financing transactions also may have a dollar buyout provision, where the borrower/lessee owns the equipment after making a nominal final payment.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The van got stuck on a sand berm and its two occupants ran off, investigators said.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The officer was in full uniform and was driving a pickup truck when shots were fired by both the officer and one of the occupants of a sedan, police said in a news release.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The federal government would effectively lease the acreage to the city for 99 years.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lafayette has also expanded into the build-for-rent industry, buying empty land to construct homes to lease.—
Emily Mahoney,
Miami Herald,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While the summer buzz is replaced by a calmer, more intimate vibe, winter visitors can still enjoy cultural attractions, winter walks, and cozy dining experiences.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Still, visitors can take advantage of its Caribbean-like waters and white-sand beaches during the day.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Beaverton resident Abbas Shafii bought the jackpot-winning ticket on Jan. 17 at a Fred Meyer store in Beaverton, about 8 miles west of Portland, the Oregon Lottery announced Friday.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Despite the cancellation, Herbison remained optimistic about future possibilities for the residents of Ramsay Street.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rent Rent is a small part of total household income but an important piece for people who rent out houses, apartments and commercial spaces.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Logistical aspects such as renting terrace space to get the best camera angles of St. Peters’ Square in the event of a papal funeral — which draws a huge gathering of world leaders, prelates and ordinary Catholics — have long been taken care of, according to several sources.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Feb. 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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In particular, the native inhabitants of Niflheim, which look like a cross between giant woodlice and star-nosed moles and yet are capable of being cute, bring to mind Okja’s super pigs, especially when one of the babies is imperiled.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 Feb. 2025
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On Wednesday, President Trump sat alongside the king of Jordan and reiterated his plan for the U.S. to take over Gaza from its inhabitants and rebuild the area.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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