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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
a publishing house that specializes in school textbooks
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as in families
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 residences
the place where one lives
come over to my house so I can show you my new furniture
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as in households
those who live as a family in one house
the whole house is in a state of excited anticipation for the holidays
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as in shelters
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 confines
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 houses
R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the European cultural hub celebrated for its canals and historic merchant houses, one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary homes is hidden behind a wall of tropical greenery at the edge of Vondelpark.
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Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sixth month is synonymous with warmth and brightness, hence why many houses opted for bold, colorful designs.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Law enforcement Allows volunteer security guards at houses of worship to carry guns without facing state licensing requirements (SB 52).
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Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
There was already a foundation in place — the cul-de-sac developer had planned to build three houses but had finished only two.
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Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Data showed that Americans keep their houses much cooler than that, while others can’t afford to cool their homes to a safe level or don’t have access to air conditioning.
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Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Their dream houses have ocean views, swimming pools and four or more bedrooms, which may be hard to find.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
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Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Great Wolf Lodge – Perryville, MD Great Wolf Lodge houses an indoor waterpark, interactive gaming, and much more for children of all ages.
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Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At the far end of Calle del Torcal is the high performance CAR centre which at 2,320m above sea level houses the continent’s highest soccer pitch, athletics track and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
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Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
At its $499 starting price, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro phone offers a premium aluminum build that houses decidedly mid-tier specifications.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
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Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
The zoo houses more than 100 animals including lions, tigers and capybaras, according to its website.
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Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Noun
Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
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R. Grant Gilmore Iii,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
In the European cultural hub celebrated for its canals and historic merchant houses, one of Amsterdam’s most extraordinary homes is hidden behind a wall of tropical greenery at the edge of Vondelpark.
—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sixth month is synonymous with warmth and brightness, hence why many houses opted for bold, colorful designs.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Law enforcement Allows volunteer security guards at houses of worship to carry guns without facing state licensing requirements (SB 52).
—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
There was already a foundation in place — the cul-de-sac developer had planned to build three houses but had finished only two.
—
Dean Kaufman,
Curbed,
30 June 2026
Data showed that Americans keep their houses much cooler than that, while others can’t afford to cool their homes to a safe level or don’t have access to air conditioning.
—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Their dream houses have ocean views, swimming pools and four or more bedrooms, which may be hard to find.
—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Verb
The property also houses its own private theater, wine cellar, tasting room, game room, poker room and fitness center.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Even with a modest rebound after the pandemic, the BOP today houses roughly 154,000 inmates, nearly 30 percent fewer than at its 2013 peak.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Loews Kansas City houses 1587 Prime, the steakhouse co-owned by football celebs Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Great Wolf Lodge – Perryville, MD Great Wolf Lodge houses an indoor waterpark, interactive gaming, and much more for children of all ages.
—
Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At the far end of Calle del Torcal is the high performance CAR centre which at 2,320m above sea level houses the continent’s highest soccer pitch, athletics track and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
—
Chris Marshall-Bell,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
At its $499 starting price, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro phone offers a premium aluminum build that houses decidedly mid-tier specifications.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
—
Lucrezia Worthington,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 June 2026
The zoo houses more than 100 animals including lions, tigers and capybaras, according to its website.
—
Adela Suliman,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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Mythos 5 access will be restored to around 100 organizations that include government agencies and private companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
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One of the options presented must be placing a premium on companies with at least 250 employees, who don’t offer health coverage, to offset the cost to taxpayers for having their workers enrolled in Medi-Cal, according to the deal.
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Why money lessons matter before graduation Pimienta, a first-generation college student, said many families are still learning financial literacy on their own.
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Lots of Massachusetts families are like this, with fierce loyalty to either the Nantucket Sound or Cape Cod Bay sides of the Cape.
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These ships function as floating residences rather than traditional cruise vessels.
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Recent reports on royal residences even revealed that the two hold royal homes, and are not even paying rent for them.
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Midea said the cost of installing an air conditioner in Europe could be more than $1,137 (€1,000), putting it out of reach for many households.
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The bill also reauthorizes and then modernizes the HOME Investments Partnership Program, a federal block grant program that seeks to boost building and buying affordable housing and provides rental assistance to low-income households.
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To discourage them from building nests in your lawn, fill in any bare patches with grass seed or other plants and fertilize regularly.
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Most bird nests are legally protected, so if eggs or chicks are present, leave the nest undisturbed until the birds move on.
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Made up of vast mangrove forests, brackish marshlands, and tons of tiny islands, the refuge shelters a wide variety of animals, including American alligators and crocodiles, Florida panthers, manatees, river otters, bottle-nosed dolphins, and more than 200 species of migratory birds.
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The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.
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The report by two environmental consulting firms — one chosen by the ranch’s managers and one by Costilla County leaders — found that the extensive sections of fence were threatening wildlife by blocking their movement to food, water and safe habitat.
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Civil rights firms like ours will be able to afford handling such suits because the act requires a federal agent who loses such a case to pay the plaintiff’s legal fees.
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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