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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
Lüften, or airing out a home, is a longtime housekeeping tradition in Germany. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026 Maisons Sibuet also offers a collection of luxury chalets in the area with five-star Fermes de Marie hotel services, including daily breakfasts, afternoon snacks, concierge services, and housekeeping. Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 20 Jan. 2026 Yet curtains often go neglected during regular housekeeping, even though their cleanliness has a major impact on air quality, allergies, and even the smell in your home. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 The program can cover in-home care, housekeeping, and other support, but Strahan said the program is strained. Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekeeping
Noun
  • This week, Bill White, the US ambassador to Belgium, criticized the country for its approach to Jewish ritual circumcision and accused the country of antisemitism.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The episode delves into the confidential medical procedure to collect DNA and evidence and gives one of the most detailed depictions of the process for television.
    Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • This is a common question because the terms rhinoplasty and septorhinoplasty sound similar but actually refer to different types of procedures.
    Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But global warming threw a wrench into this method.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Credit cards, debit cards and mobile payment methods are accepted.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, the strategy reflects a broader push to diversify beyond conventional lithium-ion platforms while improving safety, cost structure, and supply chain resilience.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Crucially, community-building was never conceived as a strategy.
    Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The micro-style, trimmed with frills along the back, quickly found its way onto creator Devon Lee Carlson and rap artist Sexy Redd at Coachella, before subsequently selling out on the brand’s site.
    Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
  • While the weight and material of the set is noteworthy, the beautiful matelassé-style pattern—complete with floral motifs and geometric designs—adds a sophisticated touch to any space.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.
    Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Though the governor left little behind to solve the ultimate mystery — where the staircase led —a rare apparition surfaced from Roman Germany, preserved for 2,000 years due to the Romans’ advanced building techniques.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The best way to keep your shower mold-free is to stick to a weekly cleaning routine that consists of wiping down the surface with cleaners and wiping the shower dry after each use.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The Loneliest Man is much more observational, following Cook through the creeping day-to-day routine of transforming his existence.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Michael Saylor took the opposite tack on steroids.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Reilly has taken a more tough-on-crime tack than Preckwinkle, including elevating the case of a woman critically injured when she was lit on fire on the CTA Blue Line.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

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“Housekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekeeping. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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