as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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as in lodging
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 surrounding
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 housing
George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The island has storage tanks in the south, along with housing for thousands of workers.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
John, surprisingly, fully buys the story and is now housing the two.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
There’s still housing, meals, books and annoying fees.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
The island has storage tanks in the south, along with housing for thousands of workers.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
The first strike destroyed a building housing an office of al-Qard al-Hasan in the southern suburb of Chiyah.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
John, surprisingly, fully buys the story and is now housing the two.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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The items included spent bullet casings, ammunition boxes, cell phones and radios and a flash bang device.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Numerous shell casings were recovered at the scene.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There was no immediate word on the circumstances surrounding the vehicle driving off the pier.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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By continuously collecting and processing electromagnetic data, the system generated a detailed understanding of the surrounding signal environment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crystal’s two small ships, both refurbished in 2023 and accommodating 606 and 740 guests respectively, lead the industry in the amount of space per passenger.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This three-piece sectional that’s just slightly larger than a loveseat is especially accommodating for smaller layouts and thoughtfully designed with the flexibility to tack on more seating (an ottoman, chaise, or extension here or there) as your family or space changes.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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On top lies the picotage technique as well as a pattern of overlapping black circles, that is both enclosing and creating space while also keeping out.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Buyers at Gatherpoint can personalize their homes to their preferences with options for extending patios, lanais and garages, enclosing flex rooms and expanding indoor-outdoor connections with pocketing or zero-corner sliding glass doors.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Democrats in Congress have sought new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents, including requiring judicial warrants for certain home arrests, mandating visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings during operations.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, or other protective coverings.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There have been no signs of anti-government protests since the war began, as many Iranians are sheltering from the American and Israeli strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bassil said that because classrooms are sheltering dozens of families, many children don't have access to school.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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