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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
Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Beach houses are the way to stay in Edisto; book one big enough to sleep the entire family and make memories to last a lifetime.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
For generations, churches have served not only as houses of worship, but as gathering places where questions of justice, voting rights and public leadership are debated.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The attacks killed a male civilian and damaged at least 20 private houses, Hryhorov reported on Telegram.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Wilson also called repeatedly for direct popular elections to Congress, as well as for the allocation of representatives in both houses to be based on population.
—Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Many viewers shared memories of their own childhood homes, grandparents' houses and family traditions that the video had brought back to mind.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The Lyric Theater, which primarily served as a community hub for speakers, meetings, vaudeville shows and movies, received a facelift in 2014 and now houses the Black Archives.
—Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
So the same footprint that houses one paying guest down the street houses three of his.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
SpaceX also houses social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which Musk bought for $44 billion in 2022 and parked it under xAI, the maker of the Grok chatbot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The Lake View also houses the only indoor heated pool and hot tub in downtown Mackinac.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
SpaceX also houses social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which Musk bought for $44 billion in 2022 and parked it under xAI, the maker of the Grok chatbot.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
This central area houses attractions like Merrie Melodies Merrie-Go-Round, Sylvester's Pounce & Bounce, Looney Ballooneys and Funny Flyers.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Noun
The country is a top cultivator and exporter of greenhouse tomatoes (Mexico, China, Canada, the United States and Spain are the other power-green houses in this space, with an annual market of ~$10B growing to ~$16B by 2030).
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Beach houses are the way to stay in Edisto; book one big enough to sleep the entire family and make memories to last a lifetime.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
For generations, churches have served not only as houses of worship, but as gathering places where questions of justice, voting rights and public leadership are debated.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.
—Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026
The attacks killed a male civilian and damaged at least 20 private houses, Hryhorov reported on Telegram.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Wilson also called repeatedly for direct popular elections to Congress, as well as for the allocation of representatives in both houses to be based on population.
—Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Many viewers shared memories of their own childhood homes, grandparents' houses and family traditions that the video had brought back to mind.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
That there are only three houses on this street further enhances the sense of peace and quiet that the owners will enjoy.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Verb
The campus houses the towering Obama Presidential Museum, community and civic space The Forum, the Home Court NBA regulation-sized basketball court and athletic facility, and a brand new branch of the Chicago Public Library.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The Lyric Theater, which primarily served as a community hub for speakers, meetings, vaudeville shows and movies, received a facelift in 2014 and now houses the Black Archives.
—Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
So the same footprint that houses one paying guest down the street houses three of his.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
SpaceX also houses social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which Musk bought for $44 billion in 2022 and parked it under xAI, the maker of the Grok chatbot.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
The Lake View also houses the only indoor heated pool and hot tub in downtown Mackinac.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
SpaceX also houses social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, which Musk bought for $44 billion in 2022 and parked it under xAI, the maker of the Grok chatbot.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
This central area houses attractions like Merrie Melodies Merrie-Go-Round, Sylvester's Pounce & Bounce, Looney Ballooneys and Funny Flyers.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
The backstory Like many buildings in Savannah, the one that houses the Douglas has been through several iterations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Beijing is widely seen to have pushed Tehran toward talks with Washington earlier this spring, even as Chinese companies – according to the US government – have supported Tehran’s weapons procurement.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Throughout the night restaurateurs, chefs, the mayor of Chicago, the governor of Illinois and others underscored the importance and inspiration of immigrant families and the many contributions of the industry’s undocumented workforce.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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How was the experience for families?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Florida’s legislature recently approved the ballot initiative to increase the tax exemption on homesteads (primary residences) from $50,000 to $250,000 by 2028.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Bergen commands monthly rents ranging from $8000 to $20000 for two- and three-bedroom residences.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Spread throughout nine Michigan communities, the projects will serve a variety of housing needs, including permanent housing for low-income households, workforce housing, and tribal housing.—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The birds use calls and behaviors that help direct people toward wild bees’ nests, while humans respond with their own vocal signals during the search.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Grab your garden hose and flood the ants out of their nests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The film centers on Cheng Jun, a Chinese international student working the night shift at a 24-hour convenience store who forms an unlikely bond with a homeless elderly woman who shelters there each night.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Rain pushes the weeds higher, then shelters them on turf too soft for the machines meant to clip them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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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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One group counts $25 million in support from OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, alongside $100 million tied to one of Silicon Valley’s biggest venture capital firms, which holds a large stake in OpenAI.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Utilities, private equity firms, pension funds, infrastructure funds, and specialized renewable developers are all competing for projects.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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