as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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as in lodging
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some of the freshmen were temporarily housed in local motels while the new dorm was being finished
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as in surrounding
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the famous document is housed in a special display case
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Recent Examples of housing
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
While Florida, like the rest of the U.S, is going through a housing affordability crisis, a growth in inventory hasn't been met with enthusiasm from aspiring buyers pushed to the sidelines of the market in recent years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Construction of new homes has steadily slowed, even as housing costs climb.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There’s no easy solution to stable, affordable housing in a high-poverty city, Carter said Monday, framing housing as not only a citywide crisis but an opportunity for downtown St. Paul, where over 90% of residences are occupied, even as a third of the area’s office space sits vacant.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
While Florida, like the rest of the U.S, is going through a housing affordability crisis, a growth in inventory hasn't been met with enthusiasm from aspiring buyers pushed to the sidelines of the market in recent years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Construction of new homes has steadily slowed, even as housing costs climb.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
In contrast, his Abundance ideology promotes reducing regulations and removing bottlenecks in housing construction.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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Five shell casings were collected from the scene near the camera, which is valued at more than $5,000.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The kids reported seeing a silver Toyota Tacoma at a campsite in the area at about 10 p.m., and sheriff’s deputies later found 10mm shell casings at Bradbury Flat and a 10mm handgun in Caton’s home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For families, the biggest expense, by far, is lodging.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Independent explains that in many cases, carriers ask travelers to arrange lodging themselves and submit receipts afterward for reimbursement, often citing logistical difficulties in making the arrangements directly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The 30-year-old, who was arrested in December 2022, was allegedly linked to the crime scene by DNA recovered from a knife sheath and cell phone pings, per a probable cause affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Surprisingly, the team discovered that one of the two giant bony claws has its keratin sheath—comparable to a human nail—still preserved.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
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That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Kyiv's forces have also kept up air assaults on Russia, including strikes on a military airbase and a command center.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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By that point, the band had a relatively stable lineup, including the bassist Nat Baldwin, the drummer Brian McOmber, the multi-instrumentalist and singer Angel Deradoorian, and the vocalist Haley Dekle.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prioritize Windows Get at least basic window coverings up first for security, privacy, and a good night’s sleep, says Heather Jackson of In Place, who provides interior design and unpacking services in the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Berit Thorkelson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fondant is a sweet covering made with sugar and water, with gelatin and glycerin as a softener or stabilizer.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2025
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His supporters finally ended the siege hours later after one protester was shot dead by Capitol police as the mob tried to break into the House gallery where terrified lawmakers were sheltering.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Winter has now arrived, and hundreds of thousands are sheltering in tents near the sea.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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