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as in companies
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
a publishing house that specializes in school textbooks
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as in families
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the present British royal family belongs to the House of Windsor
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as in residences
the place where one lives
come over to my house so I can show you my new furniture
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as in households
those who live as a family in one house
the whole house is in a state of excited anticipation for the holidays
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as in shelters
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some of the freshmen were temporarily housed in local motels while the new dorm was being finished
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as in confines
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the famous document is housed in a special display case
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Recent Examples of houses
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Closer to home, agents searched houses across New England, relying heavily on informants.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
This two-houses tax scheme doesn’t pass the smell test.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
While crews with bulldozers work to clear fire breaks around the burning areas, firefighters from dozens of local agencies have focused on protecting nearby homes and other structures — clearing away dry brush and using hoses and sprinklers to keep houses and yards wet.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The houses are all under 400 square feet, some with a loft for more living space.
—Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—Gerald Herbert, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The center houses hundreds of manufacturers that contribute to the country's vast production of the world's artificial trees, tinsel, ornaments and other decorations.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Police arrested Rodriguez on Thursday afternoon at Primera Iglesia Hispana De La Biblia Abierta, which houses Peace Christian Academy.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That represents a $212 million year-over-year increase — less than inflation and less than the skyrocketing costs in some must-spend areas like Medicaid and the system that houses the prison population.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Armenia has a national population of roughly 3 million, of which Yerevan houses roughly a third.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Visitors are welcome to tour the church that houses what many believe is a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Lincoln Square on Saturday afternoon, nearly half a block of houses on West Carmen Avenue was sectioned off with police tape while police searched for the suspect.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Closer to home, agents searched houses across New England, relying heavily on informants.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
This two-houses tax scheme doesn’t pass the smell test.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Families flock to the Cape for mini-golfing, traipsing around sand dunes, comparing ice cream stands, gobbling up lobster rolls, spotting whales, and simply admiring the gray cedar shake houses adorned with colorful buoys.
—Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
While crews with bulldozers work to clear fire breaks around the burning areas, firefighters from dozens of local agencies have focused on protecting nearby homes and other structures — clearing away dry brush and using hoses and sprinklers to keep houses and yards wet.
—Emilie Megnien, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Moore signs legislation in batches, and the bill on chicken houses was not included in his first batch earlier this month.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2026
The houses are all under 400 square feet, some with a loft for more living space.
—Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
Liza Demming, who lives two houses down from where most of the victims were shot, said her security camera captured video of the suspect running away along with the sound of two shots.
—Gerald Herbert, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The center houses hundreds of manufacturers that contribute to the country's vast production of the world's artificial trees, tinsel, ornaments and other decorations.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
The Maplewood building, which is owned by Ramsey County, houses an average of 17 families and has drawn some 494 volunteers this year alone, accounting for nearly 3,000 hours of service, according to Catholic Charities, which began informing longtime volunteers of the situation last week by email.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Police arrested Rodriguez on Thursday afternoon at Primera Iglesia Hispana De La Biblia Abierta, which houses Peace Christian Academy.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
That represents a $212 million year-over-year increase — less than inflation and less than the skyrocketing costs in some must-spend areas like Medicaid and the system that houses the prison population.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
Armenia has a national population of roughly 3 million, of which Yerevan houses roughly a third.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
Visitors are welcome to tour the church that houses what many believe is a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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Private companies and individuals contract with districts and education co-ops to offer these programs, apparently with no quality standards and little transparency or accountability.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Harris’ death underscored growing concerns about the risks of riding small, low-speed electric vehicles and the shortcomings of the user agreements riders have with the companies that rent them.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even relatively small debts — which often include interest — can place substantial burdens on families struggling to keep up with their bills, especially while dealing with a serious illness, patient advocates say.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The county’s housing bonds will support mixed-use development, such as the conversion of office buildings into residences above retail.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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The remaining two residences are larger, each with a fourth bedroom and accommodating up to 11 adults.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, on Wednesday, April 23, in a statement, said that the first round of awards is set to benefit students with qualifying disabilities in households at or below 500% of the federal poverty level, as well as their siblings.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fetch Foster Rescue has taken in animals from households whose homes were completely destroyed, and the organization’s immediate focus is keeping those frightened pets as relaxed as possible while storm cleanup continues across the community.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Knight explains that, over the last 20 years, the beach has typically seen 80 to 115 nests (with 100 to 120 eggs in each nest).—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Provide Nesting Materials Create a habitat in your front, side, or backyard where birds can build nests and find materials to make one.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Remove firewood, bricks, boards, tarps, or vegetation up against the house, which shelters insects that provide food for spiders, says Gray.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Brigitta despises him, Maria shelters him.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Places like Los Angeles and Oakland have high permit fees and strict zoning that often confines cans to industrial areas.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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In an industry that often confines its actors, especially women and especially Black women, Hall continues to carve a path defined by risk, depth and courage.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
14 Nov. 2025
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Both firms are keen to acquire the assets given the rarity of gaining exposure to more than 40 ports in a single deal, the people said.—
Shirley Zhao,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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There was also no evidence that these firms or any of their lawyers are connected to the González Silvera case.—
Albinson Linares,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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