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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
Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The line is designed to be worn to bed, around the house, or styled for day.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Marquee, a 50,000-square foot bazaar that housed the studios and galleries for more than 300 artists, is set to re-open this fall with the majority of its artists returning.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Residents of a house had gone out that morning to find their car blocked in the driveway by an unusual and exotic car parked behind it.
—Laura Lane, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
The line is designed to be worn to bed, around the house, or styled for day.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Last week, the United States voted for a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning the Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar, where Hamas negotiators are housed.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The Marquee, a 50,000-square foot bazaar that housed the studios and galleries for more than 300 artists, is set to re-open this fall with the majority of its artists returning.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
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If a company commits to build domestically, it should be required to place those production facilities into service before receiving tariff exemptions or other government support.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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OpenAI took a significant step towards that transition last week, announcing that its nonprofit parent will continue to have oversight over the company and will own an equity stake of more than $100 billion.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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My deepest condolences and prayers are with Trey's family during this difficult time.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Also honored was Herbert Brownell Architects, which received the 25-Year Design Award for a mid-century modernist residence in Corona del Mar.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Built in 1867 by architect Francis Gindroz, Villa Fleur d’Eau started life as a private residence.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The merger between Tegna and one of the largest local TV operators nationwide has prompted monopoly concerns, as the deal could increase Nexstar's local TV ownership to more than 39% of US households, Business Insider reported.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Fewer than half of the 20,000 households losing city pickup have secured private haulers, with many facing rejections, steep rates or a maze of complications.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some of the birds stood still and silent on their nests, but most were in motion, hopping around on branches at the top of their silver maples, raising a general ruckus.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
14 Sep. 2025
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The team kept colonies of Iberian harvester ants in artificial nests in its lab.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Resort emphasizes green lodging practices such as non-toxic cleaning supplies, linen reuse to conserve water and energy, and no bottled water in lodging units.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, the DOJ lodged an antitrust suit againts Live Nation and Tickemaster, alleging a monopoly in the ticketing space and seeking to break the company up.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ready to add a tweed jacket to your fall closet à la Stewart?—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Reading romances was a guilty pleasure many customers chose to keep closeted.—
Linda-Marie Barrett
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Arthur Engoron issued the ruling on Tuesday to settle the lawsuit brought by Robert Costello, a lawyer from the firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, according to the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Pill treatments are considered a key milestone for firms seeking to make the drugs more accessible, including to those with an aversion to needles.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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