1
as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine
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Recent Examples of household
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In September, the Financial Health Pulse Trends Report, put together by the financial services website the Financial Health Network, found 70 percent of American households are struggling to make ends meet.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
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Her youngest son, who grew up in a household that normalized cannabis as medicine, now does homework at her dispensary after school.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In September, the Financial Health Pulse Trends Report, put together by the financial services website the Financial Health Network, found 70 percent of American households are struggling to make ends meet.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
To address this, Netflix is testing ways for subscribers in certain countries such as Peru and Chile to pay $2 to $3 more to add non-household members to their plans.
—Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for household
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Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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The dynamics between brothers and sisters in the viral trend highlight their stark differences, but also the lightheartedness and rapport built into in this unique familial relationship.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even with so much familial attention, playing host remains one of the couple’s favorite pastimes.Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
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Jagriti’s birthday fell on a colder day than usual, though Bombay rarely called for more than a light sweater.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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But this time will likely include more reflection than usual.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Her mother, a day laborer who had to leave school at age 10 to work, cleaned houses under the demeaning conditions of the Jim Crow era: Butler sometimes accompanied her mom on the job, where they were required to enter homes through back doors.Stephen Kearse, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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Here's what to know about the best types to grow and how to keep them thriving in your home.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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And now, across the country that technology is ubiquitous.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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The compulsion stems from what customers are accustomed to and demand nowadays and the reality of how sophisticated, lithe and ubiquitous tech has become.Nitin Rakesh, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Use extra caution in high-traffic tourist areas, as these are common targets for skimmers.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Streaming service price hikes have become frustratingly common over the past few years, with Max, Paramount Plus, and Peacock all raising their prices in 2024, while Amazon Prime Video introduced ads.Emma Roth, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement After Rhea Ripley won the Raw women’s title from Liv Morgan, a familiar gong sound was heard.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Coaches and managers had to wait until half-time to review any footage but pitchside devices are now commonplace, having a notable influence on tactical decision-making.Mark Carey, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/household. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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