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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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The fashion house’s expertise with high-performance materials also helped out with the design, allowing the team to source the specialized fibers that let astronauts don the snug layer again and again on long missions.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Sophie Austin, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The castle is the heart of Eternia and houses a great power — one that must be protected from Skeletor and his minions.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Noun
The model and Kora Organics founder opted for the Blossom style from the French luxury house in white patent calf leather, with a slim open toe, a narrow front strap and a slender ankle strap that looped behind the heel.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
The fashion house’s expertise with high-performance materials also helped out with the design, allowing the team to source the specialized fibers that let astronauts don the snug layer again and again on long missions.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 June 2026
Verb
During the campaign Becerra’s rivals scrutinized his leadership as health secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic and unaccompanied migrant children crisis in 2021, when Becerra’s Department of Health and Human Services was responsible for shelters where they were housed.
—Sophie Austin, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
The castle is the heart of Eternia and houses a great power — one that must be protected from Skeletor and his minions.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
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Amid an ongoing lawsuit filed by Phillip Pines against Khorram, Combs and several of his companies, Khorram is arguing that the case against her is legally insufficient, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Still, some oil traders and shipping companies have reportedly made arrangements with Iran in a desperate effort to get oil flowing to global markets, where stockpiles are being rapidly depleted.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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For families The Sagamore excels at entertaining every member of a family.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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According to a family statement shared with the Associated Press, Bryson died on Tuesday after suffering from a stroke.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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There are already stricter rent increase caps for many residences, depending on the location, type and age of the building.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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One man was inside another residence about 2 miles from the first residence, and another man was discovered at a business near the second residence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Here, references to bears (in Bruin’s name, Colin’s fur suit, and Doane’s favorite hockey team), the talismanic power of household appliances, and the sunken earth keep recurring.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Reserve Bank of Australia will likely focus on the strength of private demand before factoring in the conflict, alongside inflation risks stemming from weak productivity and rising unit labor costs, according to Stenner, who expects household consumption to weaken in the second quarter.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Some said the city failed to adequately seek public outreach and ignored their concerns about potential harm to turtle nests.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The resort also encourages guests to attend educational Turtle Talks led by local conservation experts, offering insight into sea turtle behavior, nest protection efforts, and the critical role coastal communities play in preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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And now, in genocide, the violences of translation lodge themselves in the soul with a different resonance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Screws that fell off a truck on Highway 285 lodged into the tires of dozens of vehicles.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Hired as a Skyline security guard, Aaron is promoted to fixer, keeping himself and Skyline’s A-listers closeted by any means necessary.—
Meredith Maran,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In the pilot, Keith was in his blue policeman’s uniform attending David’s father’s memorial service without permission from David, who was deeply closeted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The winning bid was split by the law firm Gibson Dunn and private equity firm Veritas Capital.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The backstory The Fairmont, part of the Accor group, teamed up with investment and development firm Pacific6 to restore and reopen this historic hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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