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as in lodged
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 encased
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 housed
Among them was a critical citation alleging the facility failed to ensure animals housed together or near each other were compatible.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Sacramento Solons, which refers to a former minor league team housed in Sacramento from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The crux of that demand comes down to size and the fact that neo-vintage watches are housed in smaller cases.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Machado's property housed the Devastating Pyrotechnics fireworks operation where the June 2025 explosion occurred.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Town Attorney Lloyd Mullen told reporters after the meeting that Mayo kept confiscated weapons in his home safe because the town’s operations are being temporarily housed in River Forest Elementary School and guns aren’t allowed in schools.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
However, a month ago, a cow housed in a Central Florida conservation area died after being attacked by an alligator.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
The music technology program is housed in NYU Steinhardt, the building where the flag was raised.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
See where Waffle House got its start at the Waffle House museum housed in the restaurant’s original location.
—Karon Warren, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Sacramento Solons, which refers to a former minor league team housed in Sacramento from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The crux of that demand comes down to size and the fact that neo-vintage watches are housed in smaller cases.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Machado's property housed the Devastating Pyrotechnics fireworks operation where the June 2025 explosion occurred.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Town Attorney Lloyd Mullen told reporters after the meeting that Mayo kept confiscated weapons in his home safe because the town’s operations are being temporarily housed in River Forest Elementary School and guns aren’t allowed in schools.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
However, a month ago, a cow housed in a Central Florida conservation area died after being attacked by an alligator.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
The music technology program is housed in NYU Steinhardt, the building where the flag was raised.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housed
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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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Las Vegas scored three unanswered goals to lead 3-2, and after the teams lodged a 4-4 tie, the Golden Knights’ Tomas Hertl took a whip-around pass from Colton Sissons and ripped the game-winning goal above Carolina goaltender Frederik Andersen to give the Golden Knights a stunning 1-0 series lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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Documents from the monastery of San Lorenzo in Capua refer to the tiny balls of fatty milk encased in their own stretchy, tangy skin as mozze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Pillow-top mattresses encased in Italian linens, bespoke furnishings, ROIL and Natura Bisse bath products, Bluetooth alarm clocks with USB ports, and a modern beach house vibe are found in all, while suites have separate living rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The center's restaurants and café have vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items marked on their menus, and food allergies and special dietary needs will be accommodated as much as possible.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Beginning in 1978 when the city started to build Reunion Arena, the city of Dallas accommodated both the Mavericks and Stars with buildings that became key pieces to its growing downtown landscape.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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The other five locations are enclosed or have retractable roof options.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The teller’s arm swept around the long-hut, the circular walls of the fortress that enclosed them in its embrace.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Residents of Russia’s largest cities have largely been sheltered from the daily realities of Russia’s war with Ukraine, now in its fifth year.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The Israeli military on Friday struck multiple parts of southern Lebanonand issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has sheltered thousands of people displaced by the fighting.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Sitting in the dark press junket room surrounded by cameras and television screens, the brothers Wayans bounce jokes off each other and finish each other’s sentences like identical twins.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
6 June 2026
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The current patio is surrounded by plants and trees too.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Recently, a Jewish woman boarded a C train.—
David Ingber,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Half of the Bad Bakers storefront was boarded up on Friday morning — National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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The parents are accused of depriving the child of bathroom access, light, food and water while they were confined.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The debate around whether AI could be worthy of moral consideration has long been confined to the more philosophical circles of the AI industry.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Housed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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