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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
a publishing house that specializes in school textbooks
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the present British royal family belongs to the House of Windsor
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as in residence
the place where one lives
come over to my house so I can show you my new furniture
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as in to lodge
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 to closet
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 house
Sarah Mower, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
For the man, the house is an expression of love and creativity, while his brother and niece see it more as an entertaining object.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Combs is currently housed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and his trial is set for May.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Appropriately enough for a house showing on the bridge day between the Paris men’s shows and the haute couture schedule, Copping is about to show men’s and women’s collections together.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
For the man, the house is an expression of love and creativity, while his brother and niece see it more as an entertaining object.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
The two demonstration vehicles now are housed at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
Combs is currently housed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and his trial is set for May.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
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In fact the business landscape is littered with examples of talented employees who left companies taking generous packages to go on to great success.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
30 Jan. 2025
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Faith leaders should organize roundtable discussions around holding accountable those companies that end diversity programs.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection to the fentanyl poisoning death of a 20-year-old man who’s family has become outspoken advocates about the dangers of the deadly drug.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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Entire families were killed while sheltering in Rafah.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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For example, the tax code allows taxpayers to exclude from their income amounts received from insurance for the temporary additional living expenses created by the wildfire resulting from the loss of the taxpayer’s principal residence.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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William Randall Franklin allegedly stepped outside that residence as Cauthen and the driver approached and opened fire on both men, the Chambers County Sheriff's Office said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2025
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Founded in November 1982, the nonprofit’s mission is to create sustainable, healthy housing opportunities for underserved households through outreach, education and housing development.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
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My mother raised me to do chores and take care of the household.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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While still a low-maintenance pick, this bird’s nest fern thrives when watered weekly and when situated near a sunny window due to its moderate light and water needs.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both small mammals and other birds' nest predators were observed visiting open-cup nests for the eggs—while only flying squirrels visited the nest boxes.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But what if the officer in question was closeted and one of these strangers slipped him his phone number?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Where the old Somni was closeted away inside the SLS Hotel, the new Somni almost feels as though it’s hidden through a secret garden.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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Add another $2 million to pay the engineering firm Miami-Dade hired to investigate the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex, which killed 98 people.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Thami Malusi, a senior associate at Richard Spoor Incorporated Attorneys (RSI), the law firm representing the plaintiffs, the case could finally go to trial this year.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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