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
Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
Military wives of Navy and Marine Corps servicemembers speak for housing reform.
—Steve Osunsami, ABC News, 19 June 2025
While awaiting the finalization of new housing arrangements, Jamal has been sleeping in his car.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Significant raises can put upward pressure on housing costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Adams, like other candidates, has put her focus on affordability and housing in New York.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 June 2025
Military wives of Navy and Marine Corps servicemembers speak for housing reform.
—Steve Osunsami, ABC News, 19 June 2025
While awaiting the finalization of new housing arrangements, Jamal has been sleeping in his car.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Significant raises can put upward pressure on housing costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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During the investigation, crime scene investigators found 11 spent .45-caliber shell casings.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Two shell casings were recovered at the scene, cops said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 June 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 case is likely to hinge on DNA evidence from a knife sheath, under a victim’s fingernails and in bloodstains.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 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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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Cochrane worked with other talented coaches in Spurs’ academy, including Burnley’s head coach, Scott Parker, Matt Wells — who is now Ange Postecoglou’s senior assistant — John McDermott and Chris Ramsey.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This enabled me to take in the solidity of the image, revealing the details in the sets and costumes—the metal coverings of C3PO and R2D2 had never seemed so real.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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This natural covering that birds have grown and used for millions of years is still, in many ways, superior to anything that humans can produce.—
Ian Rose,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 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 27 Jun. 2025.
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