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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
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
With Mercury retrograde stirring your third and fourth houses, misunderstandings at home or with loved ones could test your patience.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Those in glass houses should not throw stones.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As a member of Richemont’s brand stable, Duhill’s Ives will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of the luxury group’s fashion and accessories houses.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The circular structure houses students at the University of Lausanne.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Accessories were showcased as well from houses not limited to Roger Vivier, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Rod Keenan.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The scents of legacy houses — Guerlain, Chanel, Caron, Lanvin — don’t just sell fragrance.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
With varying designs from international and domestic fashion houses, Watts’ handbags include everything from casual, everyday bucket bags to red-carpet-ready clutches.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Museu Afro Brasil houses some 6,000 artifacts telling this layered story through incredible visuals.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablet, which enables video check-ins with caregivers and family members, also houses reminders, exercise guides, and medication checks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
This cavern, known as Sulfur Cave, houses a chemoautotrophic ecosystem sustained not by sunlight but chemosynthesis – or the process of converting chemical energy into organic matter.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of that is her love of history, and, in particular, the year 1912 — the same year the building that houses Eleanor’s Coffee and Cakes opened in downtown Palmetto.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The amendment would reallocate $570,965 from the capital budget for camera replacements at the Criminal Justice Facility, which houses the county jail.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The arena also houses the NBA G League’s San Diego Clippers, who started playing home games there in the 2024-25 season.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The thieves raided the Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s upper floor, which houses the French crown jewels, on October 19.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
When houses go dark and demand dips, power prices often nosedive.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025
With Mercury retrograde stirring your third and fourth houses, misunderstandings at home or with loved ones could test your patience.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Those in glass houses should not throw stones.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As a member of Richemont’s brand stable, Duhill’s Ives will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of the luxury group’s fashion and accessories houses.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The circular structure houses students at the University of Lausanne.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Accessories were showcased as well from houses not limited to Roger Vivier, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Diane von Furstenberg, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and Rod Keenan.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
The scents of legacy houses — Guerlain, Chanel, Caron, Lanvin — don’t just sell fragrance.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
With varying designs from international and domestic fashion houses, Watts’ handbags include everything from casual, everyday bucket bags to red-carpet-ready clutches.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Inside 26 Federal Plaza, the building that houses New York City’s immigration courts, ICE officers and Border Patrol agents have been patrolling the halls and positioning themselves outside courtrooms to detain migrants moments after their hearings.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Museu Afro Brasil houses some 6,000 artifacts telling this layered story through incredible visuals.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablet, which enables video check-ins with caregivers and family members, also houses reminders, exercise guides, and medication checks.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
This cavern, known as Sulfur Cave, houses a chemoautotrophic ecosystem sustained not by sunlight but chemosynthesis – or the process of converting chemical energy into organic matter.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Part of that is her love of history, and, in particular, the year 1912 — the same year the building that houses Eleanor’s Coffee and Cakes opened in downtown Palmetto.
—Jason Dill
november 5, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
The amendment would reallocate $570,965 from the capital budget for camera replacements at the Criminal Justice Facility, which houses the county jail.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The arena also houses the NBA G League’s San Diego Clippers, who started playing home games there in the 2024-25 season.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The thieves raided the Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s upper floor, which houses the French crown jewels, on October 19.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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In a recent LinkedIn survey, nearly half of companies expected employees to start using AI, yet 41% of professionals already feel overwhelmed by how quickly they are expected to master it.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The price will be closer to $350 (exact costs will vary by dose), although the companies have promised to drop the price over the next two years, administration officials told reporters earlier today.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement His campaign website states that after rent, childcare is the biggest cost for New York’s working families.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The event will feature stories from veterans and their families, patriotic music and updates from groups serving local veterans, such as the nonprofit Honor Flight and Patriot Guard.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ingoglia and DeSantis want Florida voters to mandate tax cuts through constitutional amendments next year, which could include eliminating property taxes on primary residences.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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With only nine residences in total, the building remains one of Manhattan’s most discreet examples of high architecture in a neighborhood defined by it, surrounded by works from Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel, and Bjarke Ingels.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This risk is hazardous for households with children, elderly residents, and pets with low traction (especially larger dogs).—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Affluent households continue to spend freely on travel, entertainment, and premium goods, keeping service-sector inflation stubborn.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Professionals use cameras to see every nook and cranny, checking for damage, nests, or buildup.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The animals head closer to the banks to spawn, and make sure to defend their nests, the outlet stated.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The meeting was widely attended by investment firms, hedge funds, and others interested in future business in Venezuela, said Rafael de la Cruz, the director of the US office of Machado and Edmundo González Urritia, who is recognized by the US as the winner of the last Venezuelan election.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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As the industry’s demographics evolve, firms like RISE Capital prove that a fresh perspective, paired with commitment, is not just an advantage but essential to success.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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An effort to legalize online sports betting operated by tribes in Wisconsin is being challenged by the Sports Betting Alliance, which represents national companies such as Draft Kings, FanDuel and Bet 365.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Data sovereignty, for example — tribes owning and controlling their own AI data and infrastructure — could mitigate many of AI’s risks.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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