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housekeeping

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verb

present participle of housekeep

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of housekeeping
Noun
There are some obvious housekeeping choices for managers. Andy Jones, New York Times, 24 June 2026 The May 27 show's cancellation came a day before housekeeping reportedly found more than $16,000 worth of damage to Zimmerman's hotel room. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026 But according to court documents, housekeeping discovered the artist's room in disarray the following day – with the hotel estimating the damage at roughly $16,000. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says. Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for housekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekeeping
Noun
  • Mouth Competitive eaters have a unique approach to eating that differs significantly from that of the average person.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • But even opening on 1,500 screens, Harris’ brilliantly dexterous approach proved too much for the film’s marketers.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Several months earlier, county auditors identified lax accounting procedures that resulted in LAHSA’s failure to pay its contractors on time.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Such methods can be more convenient than consulting websites or discussing such issues with a friend, neighbor or faith leader.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Engineers could compare different surface coatings and fabrication methods to identify options that produce the least electrical noise, helping improve the performance of future quantum computers and quantum sensing technologies.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
    Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
    Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • These conditions had much higher fatality rates in 1776 because Americans had no antibiotics, few vaccines, no understanding of germ theory, no sterile surgical techniques and limited access to hospitals, experts note.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Creativity, though, presumes a background in classic technique onto which a personal point of view is added.
    Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Simplify your week with easy-to-prep meals and fresh ingredients, delivered for a price that fits into your busy, real-world routine.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • That said, the actress has a few staples in her routine that help enhance her glowy, youthful appearance.
    Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Alcock’s too-few scenes with Corenswet’s Clark Kent/Superman also suggest what might have been a more entertaining tack, establishing a big brother/little sister dynamic with fun, spiky potential.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026
  • QatarEnergy is working to restart operations at the facility, which had been halted following the at tack, according to Reuters.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

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“Housekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekeeping. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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