as in houses
those who live as a family in one house
a household that consists of a mom, two kids, and a grandmother
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Recent Examples of households
And if the job market cools further, that means less money in the pockets of American households — and less spending to support more hiring.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The Tax Policy Center estimated that about 13% of households with children will benefit from the credit when the changes go into effect, roughly the same share as before the law was passed.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Spread across about 130 hectares, which is about 185 football fields, the farm is estimated to generate a total of 100 GWh of electricity annually and power more than 18,000 average Swedish households.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Tariffs have kept inflation stickier than expected, and some Fed officials worry that cutting too deeply risks reigniting price pressures just as households may face higher costs at the grocery store or the mall.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Funds are available to help income-eligible households with natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and inoperable heating systems, a county news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
It is recommended for larger households with over 15 devices.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Antoni's education and vast experience as an economist has prepared him to produce accurate public data for businesses, households, and policymakers to inform their decision-making.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Take Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D), who has been in office for less than a year but has already signed into law billions of dollars in income tax hikes on households and employers.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
The Tax Policy Center estimated that about 13% of households with children will benefit from the credit when the changes go into effect, roughly the same share as before the law was passed.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Spread across about 130 hectares, which is about 185 football fields, the farm is estimated to generate a total of 100 GWh of electricity annually and power more than 18,000 average Swedish households.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Tariffs have kept inflation stickier than expected, and some Fed officials worry that cutting too deeply risks reigniting price pressures just as households may face higher costs at the grocery store or the mall.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Funds are available to help income-eligible households with natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and inoperable heating systems, a county news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
It is recommended for larger households with over 15 devices.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Antoni's education and vast experience as an economist has prepared him to produce accurate public data for businesses, households, and policymakers to inform their decision-making.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Take Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D), who has been in office for less than a year but has already signed into law billions of dollars in income tax hikes on households and employers.
—Patrick Gleason, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for households
Noun
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The 48 megapixel camera houses a telephoto lens with 1x, 2x, 4x and 8× optical zoom and 8K recording capabilities.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The couple put offers on half a dozen houses.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mass protests erupted on Monday — with some demonstrators setting ablaze government buildings, including the Parliament and the Supreme Court, as well as the homes of top political leaders, NPR previously reported.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Local reports and videos shared on social media showed protesters attacking the homes in and around Kathmandu.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Households.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/households. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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