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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
Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
According to the California state government, the state houses 32 of the world's top 50 AI companies, and more than half of global venture capital funding for AI and machine learning startups went to Bay Area companies last year.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
The deal also includes the cooperation of CINEKITA, one of the region’s top dubbing and subtitling houses, and the Nigerian studio Nile Group, led by Moses Babatope.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Unlike company CFOs who seek board approval, Hines and her co-executive sponsor, Commissioner Rebecca Sullivan of the Department of Administrative Services, had to present their budget request to the governor’s office and to state legislators, including chairmen and budget directors of both houses.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Even fashion houses got in on the action, with Hermès adding two new titanium references to the H08 line.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
For Fall 2025 Paris Fashion Week, stars flew in for shows from major houses like Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and more.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The more than 18,500-square-foot space houses 111 employees.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Turkey, a Hamas ally that houses some of its leaders, will also be part of those talks.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Following an over $400 million renovation (£300 million plus gross development value), the former landmark hotel now houses 35 private residences.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
An Ethiopian-American musician whose work combines alternative, indie rock and pop, Alemeda is also the youngest act signed to Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), the indie record label that brought the world Kendrick Lamar and currently houses Grammy-winning superstars like SZA and Doechii.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse, which houses an art gallery, gift shop and 227-seat theatre for plays and musical performances, according to the county’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The Bird’s Nest now houses 11 women between the ages of 60 and 80, most of them single, divorced or widowed.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building that now houses Oak Hall Bed and Breakfast has long had a presence in Vicksburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
There are houses with multi- generational expansions, a farm, synagogue, stone quarry, wells, crops, and livestock.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
According to the California state government, the state houses 32 of the world's top 50 AI companies, and more than half of global venture capital funding for AI and machine learning startups went to Bay Area companies last year.
—ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2025
While many dome houses are DIY, somewhat hippie-ish affairs, the one at 83 May Hill Road, in Ghent, New York, is a high-end modern home that still shares many of the ecoconscious principles of its handmade counterparts.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
The deal also includes the cooperation of CINEKITA, one of the region’s top dubbing and subtitling houses, and the Nigerian studio Nile Group, led by Moses Babatope.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Unlike company CFOs who seek board approval, Hines and her co-executive sponsor, Commissioner Rebecca Sullivan of the Department of Administrative Services, had to present their budget request to the governor’s office and to state legislators, including chairmen and budget directors of both houses.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Even fashion houses got in on the action, with Hermès adding two new titanium references to the H08 line.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
For Fall 2025 Paris Fashion Week, stars flew in for shows from major houses like Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and more.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
The more than 18,500-square-foot space houses 111 employees.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
Backlogs out of Hong Kong, which houses the largest cargo airport on earth, are expected to persist through mid-October after Typhoon Ragasa caused widespread flight cancellations across the region and South China.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
The Walker-Stone House is a historic structure downtown that houses the Folk School of Fayetteville.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
Turkey, a Hamas ally that houses some of its leaders, will also be part of those talks.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Following an over $400 million renovation (£300 million plus gross development value), the former landmark hotel now houses 35 private residences.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
An Ethiopian-American musician whose work combines alternative, indie rock and pop, Alemeda is also the youngest act signed to Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), the indie record label that brought the world Kendrick Lamar and currently houses Grammy-winning superstars like SZA and Doechii.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025
There’s also the historic Cabarrus County Courthouse, which houses an art gallery, gift shop and 227-seat theatre for plays and musical performances, according to the county’s website.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
The Bird’s Nest now houses 11 women between the ages of 60 and 80, most of them single, divorced or widowed.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building that now houses Oak Hall Bed and Breakfast has long had a presence in Vicksburg.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for houses
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The plan is funded by insurance companies that do business in the state.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Without congressional action, those subsidies will expire at the end of the year, raising costs for millions of families and stripping coverage from others.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those cuts have left some families who had been hoping to join trials of new treatments scrambling to find other options.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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With 200 rooms and suites, plus 60 residences, Nobu blends Japanese minimalism with Mexican craftsmanship.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The inflation hammering households is primarily due to the weak yen that the Abe government orchestrated with negative interest rates and massive monetary easing, causing a surge in energy and food prices that pinches voters’ wallets.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
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Instead Takaichi has promised cash handouts and tax rebates to help households.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brood parasites such as cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds’ nests, tricking the hosts into caring for their offspring at the expense of their own.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Their characters range from alien birds discussing the optimal amount of stones in nests to Aztec warriors unaware of guns to bumbling, chess-playing professors.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vietnam became the largest beneficiary when footwear firms began diversifying out of China starting in 2019.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Consumer Duty obligations require firms to demonstrate products serve customer interests.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At first begrudgingly, other tribes — usually at odds with one another — join her in order to defeat a common enemy.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other names from Native American tribes include the Drying Rice Moon, Freezing Moon and Migrating Moon.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The house is small and modest but likely typical of the dwellings in a village like Nazareth at that time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Roughly 20% of the children are considered impoverished, and nearly half the dwellings are mobile homes.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Houses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/houses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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