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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Owners of such houses are, unsurprisingly, keen to know what kind of people are sleeping under their roofs.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
The community is one of a handful piloting a program to help houses survive wildfires.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The first three phases will be focuses on building the sound stages, with the next seven phases focused on completed the sound stages and building houses, mixed-use restaurants and stores.
—Samuel O’Neal April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Gas lines are also easier to run where houses are close together.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
They were supposed to be too poor to buy houses, anyway.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
ZooAmerica, which is located inside Hersheypark, is an 11-acre zoo that houses animals found in North America.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Some prominent commercial buildings elsewhere in Riyadh — including the Al Faisaliah Tower, which houses JPMorgan and Apple — were also evacuated over the weekend.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In Columbia — which houses the University of Missouri and, as is often the case with college towns, leans blue — the backlash started to hit home in 2020, Ross remembered.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The impressive building houses two indoor performance venues and the outdoor Modesto Rotary Music Garden.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
As high-rise apartments and office skyscrapers have sprouted around All Saints’, church leaders are considering a sweeping renovation for its one-block campus, which houses century-old Gothic Revival buildings.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Whipple Building houses the region's federal immigration court, along with many Veterans Affairs offices.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Services become key driver of Apple's growth Apple's services business, which houses its App Store, Apple Music and its streaming service, has become a major driver of growth as its expanding base of devices brings in steady income from subscriptions and commissions on app sales.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
There are majestic overhead views, grand Pacific sunsets, houses tucked among surrounding forests, their lights showing like fireflies through the foliage.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The village at the top consists of two restaurants (the more expensive one has a view of a steep canyon and the blue Rio Grande below) and a smattering of houses.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Owners of such houses are, unsurprisingly, keen to know what kind of people are sleeping under their roofs.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2026
The community is one of a handful piloting a program to help houses survive wildfires.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The first three phases will be focuses on building the sound stages, with the next seven phases focused on completed the sound stages and building houses, mixed-use restaurants and stores.
—Samuel O’Neal April 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Gas lines are also easier to run where houses are close together.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
They were supposed to be too poor to buy houses, anyway.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
ZooAmerica, which is located inside Hersheypark, is an 11-acre zoo that houses animals found in North America.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The grant builds on the bank’s ongoing community engagement in the city that houses its largest workforce, Wells Fargo said.
—Chase Jordan
april 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
Some prominent commercial buildings elsewhere in Riyadh — including the Al Faisaliah Tower, which houses JPMorgan and Apple — were also evacuated over the weekend.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
In Columbia — which houses the University of Missouri and, as is often the case with college towns, leans blue — the backlash started to hit home in 2020, Ross remembered.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The impressive building houses two indoor performance venues and the outdoor Modesto Rotary Music Garden.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
As high-rise apartments and office skyscrapers have sprouted around All Saints’, church leaders are considering a sweeping renovation for its one-block campus, which houses century-old Gothic Revival buildings.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The Whipple Building houses the region's federal immigration court, along with many Veterans Affairs offices.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Services become key driver of Apple's growth Apple's services business, which houses its App Store, Apple Music and its streaming service, has become a major driver of growth as its expanding base of devices brings in steady income from subscriptions and commissions on app sales.
—Aditya Soni, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The bedroom houses the in-unit washer-dryer, and the all-white bathroom is quite elegant.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
Noun
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That said, the presence of companies concerned with defense, security, and sensitive radar systems among the apparent ultimate targets raises obvious red flags.—
Jessica Klein,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Martie now buys bulk overstock from trendy companies, then ships orders from its Texas warehouse.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For families The resort is an excellent choice for families, especially those with pre-teens and teens who are old enough to really take advantage of all of the resort has to offer, including golf and tennis and all of the excursions and activities offered through the aquatic center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Other airports named after presidents aren’t trademarked to companies managed by the honoree or their families.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators said the suspects conducted extensive surveillance, using GPS trackers to monitor victims’ movements and cameras to watch their residences.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Plans feature a blend of housing types, affordable and market-rate, and industrial space aimed at creating approximately 1,000 jobs and 1,000 residences.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fifty units would have to be rented to households that earn below 80% of the median income for the Baltimore area; 25 units would be for residents that make less than 50% of the median income, and 26 units would be rented at market rates.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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More than one in three West Virginia households is considered energy burdened, spending more than 6% of their income on electricity and other fuel costs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But even the entry-level Superior Rooms offer good-sized nests for a Florentine sojourn, and there is no such thing as a small bathroom in this establishment (or one, come to that, without enough marble to carve a David).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to LaGreco, penguin chicks stay in their nests with their parents for about three months before venturing out.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
8 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
Noun
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One of the law firms defending the trucking companies tallied fifty-three accidents that were connected to Motta and other attorneys with offices at 525 Clay Street.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Chinese firms play a major role in Indonesia’s clean energy supply chain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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