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as in lover
someone who regularly spends time in a particular place
one of those muscle-bound denizens of the gym
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as in resident
one who lives permanently in a place
the polar bear is an iconic denizen of the snowy Arctic
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Recent Examples of denizen
The ascent of so many tech denizens into government roles signals a shift from how things were run in the Biden administration, and could have major implications for policy on areas like AI safety, crypto, taxes and regulation.
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, Delhi’s prolonged high AQI reading has already taken a toll on many of its denizens.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Over the past week alone, the drones — which are reportedly bigger than most recreational drones, according to some witnesses — have been seen by hundreds of Garden State denizens, with Governor Phil Murphy admitting that there were nearly 50 sightings alone last Sunday, NPR reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
Today’s dupe culture doesn’t help, as digital denizens proudly flash their fakes on social media.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
Still, Delhi’s prolonged high AQI reading has already taken a toll on many of its denizens.
—Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Over the past week alone, the drones — which are reportedly bigger than most recreational drones, according to some witnesses — have been seen by hundreds of Garden State denizens, with Governor Phil Murphy admitting that there were nearly 50 sightings alone last Sunday, NPR reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024
Today’s dupe culture doesn’t help, as digital denizens proudly flash their fakes on social media.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
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Imagine a blend of a Las Vegas-style sportsbook, the energy of a sports bar and the design aesthetic of a cocktail lounge — that’s the vibe behind a new concept for sports lovers in South End soon.Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Google Pixel 9 Pro is another phone that is great for photography lovers.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The utility supplies water and electrical service to 4.1 million residents of L.A., including Pacific Palisades.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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To reduce the dust’s impact, NU began to take steps to mitigate the reduce the dust spread, and offered free car washes to residents affected it.Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Marlins’ ballpark, located about a 45-minute drive south of the Panthers’ home arena in Sunrise, can hold about 37,000 fans.Tim Reynolds, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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The late, great ace inspired the first generation of Mets fans in much the same way Wright inspired much of the current generation.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Like the rest of the ocean, the Adriatic Sea is a theater of both cooperation and conflict among its inhabitants.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Read More: The Paleo Diet: Should Modern Humans Eat the Way Our Ancestors Did? Culinary Sophistication There were other clues that indicated the site’s inhabitant’s culinary expertise — or, at least, the ability to adapt.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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The work stoppage has spurred social media complaints of long lines, closures and delays from patrons on costly ski trips.Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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Israel's strategy of attrition shows signs of success, demonstrated by the destruction of Hamas' leadership and infrastructure in Gaza, as well as the implosion of both Hezbollah and its primary patron in the Near East—the Assad regime.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The cars’ occupants were not injured, though the sedan’s driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation, the first responders said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The sarcophagus found inside the tomb was also inscribed with the name of its occupant and his titles, according to the post.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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But before Guillermo leaves for good, Nandor offers him a seat in his coffin, which unexpectedly is revealed to be the secret entrance to the underground crime-fighting lair much to the former familiar's delight and surprise.Stacy Lambe, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The roaming vampire was hanging out in front of the movie theater with his human familiars, all fully armed and ready to throw down for their undead master.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Mar. 2023
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Studies dating back to the 1980s suggested a link between Red Dye No. 3 and cancer in lab rats, raising alarms about its safety.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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While the agency says that studies show the way Red 3 causes cancer in rats does not occur in humans, the law still requires additives that cause cancer in animals to be pulled from the market even if they are not proven to pose a risk to humans as well.Alexander Tin, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Denizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denizen. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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