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housekeeping

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verb

present participle of housekeep

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Recent Examples of housekeeping
Noun
But nonmedical caregiving — like meal preparation, housekeeping and personal hygiene assistance — costs on average $80,000 a year. Allison Aubrey, NPR, 4 May 2026 Genny Marconcini, housekeeping manager at the Grand Hotel Victoria, says a delicate spray of the hotel’s signature scent—with notes of lemon, lotus flower, and sweet fig—during final inspection creates an immediate sense of comfort. Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026 In late 2024, housekeeping supervisors Patsy and Elsy, who are referred to in the first lawsuit against Jenner as well, by their first names only, stepped into their leadership roles. Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 Finish with a thoughtful checkout routine—do a quick final sweep of the room, and don’t forget to tip housekeeping. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housekeeping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekeeping
Noun
  • Maung Nu Sein needs fuel to plow, and fertilizer to nourish his rice as planting season approaches.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 16 May 2026
  • Artistic reveal tease The Atlanta Falcons tapped the approach used by the social media account (at)ArtButMakeItSports to preview their schedule release.
    Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The practice has become a major global travel trend as more people — including A-list celebrities — fly abroad specifically for aesthetic care, from facials and Botox to regenerative therapies and full cosmetic procedures.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
  • On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.
    Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • That trustworthiness is further strengthened by understanding how digital health research differs from traditional methods.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Soaking sunflower seeds before planting can help with germination as this method softens the naturally hard outer layer of the seed.
    Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • The strategy has already proven effective for other retail categories.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • The real test is whether those investments are pursued as isolated initiatives or as parts of one coherent strategy for managing growth in volatility while earning customer trust.
    Marcus Balzereit, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • While Kendrick Lamar was conquering the hip-hop world, Rashad was honing an introspective style inspired by Southern hip-hop pioneers like Lil Wayne and OutKast.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • And, if bright white pants aren’t your thing, keep reading for off-white styles inspired by Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Machine learning is a technique that has been used for over 20 years to improve demand forecasting and inventory planning.
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • The potatoes are parcooked in the microwave, then finished in a grill basket, a technique that impressed our test kitchen with its simplicity.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Move the desk, change the routine, state the preference.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
  • These creators made that knowledge far more accessible, producing educational content on everything from building a washday routine and transitioning from relaxers to mastering styles like twist-outs.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • If the next year moves at the pace of the previous one, that may be a reasonable tack—but for better or worse, there are sure to be some more surprises for both Anthropic and developers along the way.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
  • In the end, Erik Heil and the Germans closed to within a boat length at the final turning mark, and Botin was forced to execute a high-pressure tack to stay ahead and claim second.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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“Housekeeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekeeping. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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