inhabit

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But a city's soul is animated not just by its buildings and structures but also by the people who inhabit it.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But even Mahajan’s most “self-destructive” Chopras who “live deathwards” have motivations so sophisticatedly complex that readers will inhabit their eyes, ears and bodies without fully penetrating their psyches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

They "create a mood, create a palette, create a feeling for characters, the places they inhabit."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Allen had a test run on her infant’s gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“We inhabit the eye of the swamp, Ivanito,” she warns, tightening the shutters against malevolent rays.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García