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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
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
By the time my daughters were grown, there were no men left in my house.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Construction will start by summer on the studio and production facility that will house hundreds of broadcasters from around the world that have acquired rights to cover the Summer Games in Los Angeles, Kroenke’s company said Tuesday.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Noun
The architectural features of the house may have accelerated the family’s demise.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 May 2025
By the time my daughters were grown, there were no men left in my house.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
Thistle Street, developed from 1790 to 1800, initially housed craftspeople and their workshops.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Construction will start by summer on the studio and production facility that will house hundreds of broadcasters from around the world that have acquired rights to cover the Summer Games in Los Angeles, Kroenke’s company said Tuesday.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
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Woman and Child was made with great pain and difficulty, with private funding and in collaboration with a French production company.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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This includes films made by American companies like Netflix overseas in areas with better tax incentives, such as the U.K. and South Africa.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Here's when to pay up, and when to walk away These 12 family beach resorts go way beyond sandcastles and sunscreen Cruise cabin math: When booking two rooms makes more sense than one This story was updated to add new information.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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For instance, a business outlet would be interested in news of a family entertainment center expanding its locations, but a cybersecurity publication wouldn’t be unless there is a relevant angle, such as new data security innovations happening to protect customer data.—
Jason Mudd,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Police also learned that a second victim had been stabbed at the same residence.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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To be eligible for a seat, candidates must attend at least three Town Council meetings in the 12 months before the election and have a principal place of residence or business in the 92037 ZIP code.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes (Christine Baranski) refuses to accept Ada’s (Cynthia Nixon) new position as lady of the house.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Daily exposure to chemicals in common household items could have been a factor in more than 356,000 heart disease deaths in 2018 alone.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Across the coasts of our region, both Atlantic and Gulf, sea turtles make their nests and hatchlings make their way back to the ocean.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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The nests were counted by an army of volunteers, park staff, local councils, land managers and contractors who conducted 5,000 observations this season, officials said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2025
Verb
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The bullet shot straight through her neck and lodged itself in the wall of the RTD station, said Amelia Sapp, an attorney with the Denver District Attorney’s Office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2025
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That's when the bullet was found lodged in Gary's rib, and what had started as a possible accidental death — became a murder investigation.—
Susan Mallie,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other thoughtful elements include a crafts room, and the butler pantry and wine closet off the dining room.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yes, lighting kitchen countertops, but also closet shelves, corner coffee nooks, bar cabinets, utility rooms, powder rooms, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025
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FedEx stopped performing ground deliveries for Amazon packages at the end of the deal as the logistics firms operated more as competitors, and the e-commerce giant expanded its logistics network.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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The possible execution of the executive order poses risks for major pharmaceutical firms, including Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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