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noun

Definition of housekeepingnext
as in approach

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verb

present participle of housekeep
as in housecleaning

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Recent Examples of housekeeping
Noun
Concierge services, in-villa dining, housekeeping, and exceptional lifestyle experiences are available on demand, combining the privacy of an individual residence with the convenience of a five-star hotel. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026 Before the pandemic, some properties even offered loyalty points or complimentary items to guests who skipped housekeeping during their stay. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 Even before the pandemic, some properties offered loyalty points or complimentary items to guests who skipped housekeeping. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 The report proposed introducing cooks and other housekeeping staff at the prime minister's official residence so the leader can concentrate on official duties and get sufficient sleep. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekeeping
  1. approach
  2. procedure
  3. method
  4. strategy
  5. style
  6. technique
  7. routine
  8. tack
Noun
  • If the song titles didn’t give it away, Brat Star’s hyper-referential writing takes a Letterboxd-native approach.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The program has encountered substantial cost growth and delays, prompting the Pentagon to restructure its development approach.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Raffensperger's investigation is set to determine how the memory card was overlooked, whether election procedures were followed, and any corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in future elections.
    — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of procedure
Noun
  • After the issue was identified, the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office directed districts to pause electronic disbursements using BM Technologies and issue paper checks or other payment methods instead.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • As can be seen below, Quandell has even come up with a method of sleeping in the thing.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • Japan has rejigged its incentives scheme for international productions as part of the bold IP360 national strategy to boost its content sector.
    — Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The openings, on Monday, signal a shift in strategy from social media to physical retail.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Brass was fired from the project and nixed as an editor over creative clashes with Guccione, who wanted to amp up the raunchy scenes, Penthouse-style.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • After, grab a cocktail at the historic Colony Hotel, a sprawling oceanfront resort with a nice tavern-style bar downstairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Third-party kernel exploitation experts consulted by the team also considered the techniques new.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Treatments blend Western techniques with Japanese sensibility—classic, unhurried and deeply restorative.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of technique
Noun
  • Slow beauty is the trend reshaping how younger shoppers buy skincare in 2026, swapping the 10-step routine for fewer products and more deliberate rituals.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Combined with its intelligent cleaning modes, this allows the K70 to adapt its cleaning routine to different maintenance requirements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of routine
Noun
  • And the British-Canadian author of The Tipping Point and Blink hasn’t either, despite taking a different tack.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With antitrust law raising the spectre of regulation, Vail eventually accepted the need to change his tack.
    — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Housekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekeeping. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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