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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
In relatively good health, Jennett still drives to lunch with friends, does her own housekeeping and grocery shopping, and plows through a book a day, usually a mystery. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 The next competitive divide will be determined by whether organizations treat content governance as administrative housekeeping or as core business infrastructure. — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Gen might have gotten away scot-free from the sheets incident in terms of optics — no one questions her involvement, even though her job description includes housekeeping — but karma hounds her during the first day of the charter. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026 Moving on to the housekeeping items, the organizer informs us of the presence of a documentary film crew on the grounds. — Nick H. Penniman, Rolling Stone, 15 July 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
  • Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a special Open Thoughts podcast held in Korea, where YoungBoy now lives, host Funny Marco (known for his deadpan approach) asked if there was ever a time during his early performances that the artist felt like pulling back.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Midwives are medically trained to perform many of the same functions and procedures as doctors when women are having babies in low-risk situations.
    — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Constitution specifically says that the state should determine the time and date and procedure of elections.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of procedure
Noun
  • The last scientific study of state’s bear population was conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut between 2013 and 2014, using similar methods.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There was Adriana de Moura’s method in the Hamptons, which entailed getting naked in a bathtub to mark her territory.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • Crews arrived and immediately adopted a defensive strategy while trying to bring the blaze under control.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Amir Becker, Dream’s chief business and strategy officer, said the way the AI system operated in this latest case was alarming.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • The Bills — sporting their new-look, attack-style 3-4 defense — attempted to stay as vanilla as possible while executing their core defensive philosophies.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Ottchil, a Korean lacquer technique, can be spotted on a vessel in the kitchen and the custom screens Kim’s studio commissioned for the primary bedroom.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Yet another East Village gem, this bakery differs from other neighborhood spots because of its use of Malaysian flavors by way of French techniques.
    — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of technique
Noun
  • The 5-inch touch screen walks through networking, calibration, self-check routines, and bed leveling step by step, making the initial startup surprisingly painless considering the machine’s size.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • One routine that created apprehension among the general public was visiting public restrooms, Simon wrote.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of routine
Noun
  • From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Then there’s the equestrian center on the lower level, a horse-lover’s paradise featuring a four-stall barn, tack and feed rooms, and a corral area where the horses can play.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
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