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
Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Now would be an auspicious time to land a high-profile tenant.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 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
Tenant may terminate the rental agreement if the landlord fails to provide disclosure and a flood causes a substantial loss or damage to the tenant’s personal property.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
Now would be an auspicious time to land a high-profile tenant.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 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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The Inflation Reduction Act that put the kibosh on so many models’ eligibility also extended them to commercial fleets (which in this case includes automakers’ captive financing arms) that are allowed to claim the tax credit without limitations and pass all or part of it along to lessees.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Better protection for second-row occupants is a requirement for both the 2025 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, the safety group said.—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The fire was quickly extinguished and two occupants were found inside the home at the time.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Celtics lease the arena from Delaware North, which owns the Bruins, and thus do not receive revenue from other events held there.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Applicants must purchase property for $406,000 or lease for $15,100 per year for five years, plus fees and donations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Vehicles are permitted when the main gates are open, so that visitors with mobility issues can also enjoy the park.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2025
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Isaac is approached by a mysterious visitor, Yagharek, a garuda (a bird-like humanoid) who has been stripped of his wings as punishment for an unknown crime.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Olson said the city has been fielding many questions from residents regarding having the police headquarters on the western side of Lake Forest and would that impact response times.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Previous attempts to add a floating helipad have been knocked back following complaints from local residents, though largely on noise complaints and these flying taxis are much quieter.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Morena Baccarin plays Inara Serra, a licensed Companion (a high-status courtesan) who rents one of Serenity’s shuttles as her private quarters and place of business.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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After the ruling, the Barnetts rented an apartment in Lafayette, Indiana and, according to court documents, left Natalia there to fend for herself.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
19 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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Highway 550 plows below the southwestern edge of the Pueblo, known to its Native inhabitants as Tamaya; to the east and south, I-25 barrels along from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, impeding the movements of elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain lions, and other species.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Researchers hope the discovery will provide some new insights about the first inhabitants of Western Europe during the Early Pleistocene epoch.—
Bradford Betz,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Tenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenant. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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