1
as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores
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2
as in usual
often observed or encountered
the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine
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Recent Examples of household
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
That is a situation in which higher-income consumers — insulated by home values and stock market gains — continue to spend freely, while lower-income households increasingly struggle to pay for everyday expenses and sharply cut back.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022
To address this, Netflix is testing ways for subscribers in certain countries such as Peru and Chile to pay $2 to $3 more to add non-household members to their plans.
—Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
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Noun
While managing household chores and shuttling Jessica Brustad’s 6-year-old daughter, Inga, to and from school for five weeks in the fall, Karla Brustad became the go-to resource when the James Baldwin Elementary School’s parent-teacher organization was seeking funding for new ukuleles.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
That is a situation in which higher-income consumers — insulated by home values and stock market gains — continue to spend freely, while lower-income households increasingly struggle to pay for everyday expenses and sharply cut back.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Stress, overexertion and seasonal factors are some of the most common non-household triggers.
—Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022
To address this, Netflix is testing ways for subscribers in certain countries such as Peru and Chile to pay $2 to $3 more to add non-household members to their plans.
—Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for household
Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The remains of one of the infants were found submerged in a cooler in 2007 and familial DNA determined that Perez was the biological father.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The family is seeking damages for hospital and medical expenses, coroner’s fees, funeral and burial expenses, loss of familial relationships, pain and suffering, alleged violations of constitutional rights, and attorneys’ fees and costs, among other claims.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shop the eight best deals across fashion, beauty, and home, including Vionic’s Orinda Flats, the Bagsmart Travel Toiletry Bag, and the Bose Ultra-Open Earbuds.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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According to Odette, in recent years, Congress and government agencies have focused on the number of homes owned rather than the investor's total assets or investment strategy.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reticles with some type of grid using hashmarks or dots have become ubiquitous.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
15 Jan. 2026
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These images were ubiquitous, and many people—and multiple organizations, including the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network and the European Commission—pointed out that the feature was being used to harass women and exploit children.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Fishbach’s debut novel is set in familiar terrain for him.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Those who know the victim described him as a familiar and well‑liked presence in the neighborhood.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to rumors of mass protests, the gathering of citizens (a commonplace sight at crucial legislative periods), was unobtrusive and orderly.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bodyboarders and surfers haven’t historically gotten along, especially in the ’80s, when conflicts in the water were commonplace.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/household. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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