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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
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Between the bars and restaurants are vintage and antique shops, far removed from the high-fashion houses on the Strip.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Heritage houses are reimagining their most beloved styles for a new generation of highly engaged shoppers.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Around 450 houses have now been sold in the town, transforming the community, where the most popular properties with foreigners are those with hillside views.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Nancy Guthrie lived alone in the upscale Catalina Foothills neighborhood, where houses are spaced far apart and set back from the street by long driveways, gates and dense desert vegetation.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Schmidt said she was told by officials that the village would not get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) because fewer than 25 houses were affected by the flooding and that disaster relief did not include vehicles.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The 33-room property also houses two restaurants, a cafe, a library, a ballroom, and a gift shop.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
In one space, costumes can be custom printed and cut using high-tech printers, while another space houses a room full of sewing machines where costumers spend 80 hours crafting an intricate fur-pattern cape with fringes and sequins.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The village also recently opened a new recreation center and has plans for a new grand entrance off Pryor Road, as well as a redevelopment of a facility that houses its emergency medical services program.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to Diamondback, Oklahoma now houses ICE detainees at the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing, the Kay County Detention Center in Newkirk, and multiple county jails.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
Seasoned media executive Erik Logan has taken the top role at Robbins Research International, the corporate entity that houses 121 businesses owned by thought leader Tony Robbins.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The building also houses an original iron chest purchased by the legislature in the 1730s.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Controlled at different periods by Chinese, Indians, Portuguese, and Dutch settlers, the city boasts red brick houses typical of the Netherlands, a number of Portuguese buildings, and mosques and temples representing its Chinese and Malay past.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026
The grassroots group has sponsored educational forums on water conservation, waste management, worm farming, composting, electrification of houses along with renewable energy.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Between the bars and restaurants are vintage and antique shops, far removed from the high-fashion houses on the Strip.
—Mackenzie Jervis, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Heritage houses are reimagining their most beloved styles for a new generation of highly engaged shoppers.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
In preparation for the Lunar New Year, houses are thoroughly cleaned to drive away any bad luck from the previous year.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Around 450 houses have now been sold in the town, transforming the community, where the most popular properties with foreigners are those with hillside views.
—Maureen Ohare, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Nancy Guthrie lived alone in the upscale Catalina Foothills neighborhood, where houses are spaced far apart and set back from the street by long driveways, gates and dense desert vegetation.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
Schmidt said she was told by officials that the village would not get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) because fewer than 25 houses were affected by the flooding and that disaster relief did not include vehicles.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
Travelers interested in architecture and urban design have to spend at least an afternoon—if not a full day—in the Dallas Arts District, which reportedly houses the most buildings designed by Pritzker award-winning architects anywhere in the world.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
The 33-room property also houses two restaurants, a cafe, a library, a ballroom, and a gift shop.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
In one space, costumes can be custom printed and cut using high-tech printers, while another space houses a room full of sewing machines where costumers spend 80 hours crafting an intricate fur-pattern cape with fringes and sequins.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The village also recently opened a new recreation center and has plans for a new grand entrance off Pryor Road, as well as a redevelopment of a facility that houses its emergency medical services program.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
In addition to Diamondback, Oklahoma now houses ICE detainees at the Cimarron Correctional Facility in Cushing, the Kay County Detention Center in Newkirk, and multiple county jails.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Feb. 2026
Seasoned media executive Erik Logan has taken the top role at Robbins Research International, the corporate entity that houses 121 businesses owned by thought leader Tony Robbins.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
The building also houses an original iron chest purchased by the legislature in the 1730s.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Most winters, the firm houses more than 5,000 boats and marine pleasure craft.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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Currently, companies only have to pay $300 and show proof of insurance to become registered to operate, and they might not be audited until a year or more later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Thousands are missing and families are still in mourning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Careers and families took up their time and energy; vacations were for kids’ college tours or visiting relatives.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The 139 rooms, suites, and residences are done up in neutral earth tones inspired by the hotel’s natural setting; most have terraces and balconies with mountain views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Police have been searching his residences throughout the day.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto American households are carrying more debt than ever right now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Higher-income travelers continue to spend, but budget-conscious households are pulling back due to high prices and economic uncertainty.—
Rajesh Kumar Singh,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why neighbors are pushing back During last month’s meeting, residents raised concerns about traffic, sea turtle nests and construction that could damage nearby buildings.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The city says their work also preserves the shape of the beach above the high-water line to help turtles figure out where the appropriate nesting areas are, lessening the risk of their nests being too close to high-traffic areas.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The country currently shelters nearly 2 million refugees, the most in Africa.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 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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Those market jitters saw over $1 trillion wiped from the market caps of big tech firms, though some stocks have since recovered some of their losses.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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But those fears soon spread to insurance companies, brokerage firms, real estate services — even logistics and trucking.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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