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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
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The property has three main villas, each with a guest residence, gardens, outdoor pool, and beach access, and a separate staff house with a total of 32,292 sq ft living space.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The taller, narrower compartment fore of the fridge zone houses the main electrical hardware but leaves plenty of space open for storage.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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Noun
The real estate market for used homes has seen a dip in inventory of stock because many senior citizens have decided to stay in their current houses.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The property has three main villas, each with a guest residence, gardens, outdoor pool, and beach access, and a separate staff house with a total of 32,292 sq ft living space.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
The Korey Stringer Institute, housed at the UConn campus in Storrs, is named after the Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings who died from a heatstroke during a 2001 training camp game.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
The taller, narrower compartment fore of the fridge zone houses the main electrical hardware but leaves plenty of space open for storage.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
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As for himself, though, nearly all of his $1.2 billion fortune is parked in his homebuilding company Neal Communities, which has put up 25,000 houses, all in Florida.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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In fact, the company claims there are no formal education or work requirements.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The Goncalves family blasted the plea deal Monday evening on social media.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
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Her name was not released pending notification of her family.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Take a look at what’s coming next Here are the highlights: Redevelopment plans: The new Sunset Place will consist of seven towers ranging from 12 to 33 stories, including 1,513 residences, a 287-room hotel and a 1,300-seat movie theater.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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As officers walked through the side yard toward the ADU, Kahn exited the structure and pointed a long gun at them before fleeing behind the residence, Joseph said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Since the band formed in 2008, Nanook's brand of melancholic folk-pop has sold around 5,000 records in Greenland − meaning that about 1 in 10 Greenlanders, 1 in 4 or 5 households, could own one.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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In many Vietnamese households, gà luộc is commonly packed for road trips, train rides or given to children traveling back to university or work.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Stay away from the nest for at least a day. Nests that are located in out-of-the-way spots, such as the back of your property, don’t need to be destroyed.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Earlier studies found that more than 35 percent of loggerhead eggs were preyed upon within nests at Ningaloo, including 80 percent at one single rookery.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 July 2025
Verb
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United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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According to the Better Business Bureau, 98 complaints have been lodged against Wheel Blockers in the past three years.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The man who at one point was closeted about his sexuality now understands the importance of representation.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Brian Graden grew up in the Midwest, closeted through young adulthood because under his beliefs at the time, homosexuality was a sin.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
Noun
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As a key business ally of the United States and President Donald Trump — along with his family business — the UAE is putting American technology at the center of the global push for urban air mobility—potentially opening new international markets for U.S. aerospace firms.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Relocating them is extremely costly and often impractical, leaving many residents effectively trapped – and private equity firms are exploiting this vulnerability, Schwank said.—
Lauren Jessop,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2025
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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