as in strangers
a person who is not native to or known to a community
I can tell by your accent you're a foreigner in these parts
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Recent Examples of foreigners
In late 2022, the Kremlin declared martial law in several areas along the border of Ukraine, which allows the government to seize property, restrict movement, limit public gatherings, detain foreigners and forcibly relocate residents, according to the State Department.
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Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Mobs are looting foreigners’ shops.
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Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
While everyone has been very accepting of me and my partner as foreigners, the language is really the locals’ big sticking point.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
One of their recurring complaints is that authorities act more quickly when the missing people are foreigners.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Cording points out that foreigners may be unfamiliar with how Americans use ranch.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Adams is thrilled that the world is now getting an unfiltered view of what foreigners think of America.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Anti-immigration groups have given undocumented foreigners until June 30 to leave South Africa, without saying what will happen to those who fail to comply.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Mobs are looting foreigners’ shops.
—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 June 2026
While everyone has been very accepting of me and my partner as foreigners, the language is really the locals’ big sticking point.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
One of their recurring complaints is that authorities act more quickly when the missing people are foreigners.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Cording points out that foreigners may be unfamiliar with how Americans use ranch.
—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 June 2026
Adams is thrilled that the world is now getting an unfiltered view of what foreigners think of America.
—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Anti-immigration groups have given undocumented foreigners until June 30 to leave South Africa, without saying what will happen to those who fail to comply.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreigners
Noun
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Dozens of strangers sent Facebook messages seeking cash.
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Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.
Noun
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.
Noun
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Ford also changed out nearly two-thirds of its senior leadership across manufacturing, vehicle engineering and supply chain over the last four years by hiring outsiders and developing internal candidates.
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De la Espriella's victory adds Colombia to a growing list of countries that have turned to political outsiders in search of solutions to complex social, security and economic challenges.
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“Foreigners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreigners. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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