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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Affordable housing is one of his major priorities.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, housing those inmates has forced the county to spend between $20 million and $30 million from the county's general fund to cover the expenses.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The goal, according to city officials, is to transition homeless people from the tents into some form of housing.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Affordable housing is one of his major priorities.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
The building housing the Merchant's House Museum was built in 1832.
—Jeana Fermi, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
According to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris, housing those inmates has forced the county to spend between $20 million and $30 million from the county's general fund to cover the expenses.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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Using a flat finish on the walls creates a soft, velvety backdrop, while semi-gloss on the trim and casings draws the eye to the room’s architectural details.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Records show police recovered handgun casings from the scene, and the victim, who survived, was treated at a hospital.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There is lodging at the base, but the atmosphere skews practical rather than aspirational.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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On the other side of the aisle, Texas Democrat Al Green was quickly escorted out of the room by the sergeant at arms after lodging a protest, as has become tradition.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The 36 cottages and suites are terraced up the surrounding hillsides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Now, incidents like these occur far too frequently for some, who believe vagrancy and crime from surrounding neighborhoods is beginning to creep into Wedgwood Square.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Investigators were able to tie him to the killings using DNA retrieved from the button snap of a knife sheath that was left near one of the slain students' bodies.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the Kohberger case, investigators acknowledged the FBI used DNA from a a knife sheath found at the crime scene in a genetic investigation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The cost of accommodating asylum seekers while their claims are processed, and the attention given to crimes committed by migrants by right-wing figures in the UK, are factors which have boosted immigration to be one of voters’ top concerns.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The service here is friendly, helpful, straightforward, and accommodating.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The implications run much deeper than enclosing a space along Lake Michigan for dogs to roam freely.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Both public parks and private allotments served as compensation for a long process of enclosing public commons to make the urban and rural landscapes of today, in which territories are divided, fenced, and often guarded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Foliage has a waxy covering that repels pests and discourages disease.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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If only there were an influential sitcom about the culture of incompetence and ass-covering in British institutions!—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mutual aid helps provide a lifeline Mutual aid groups of volunteers have mobilized to help neighbors sheltering at home with life’s essentials.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Pizer said at one point during their escape, he was separated from his husband and one of their friends, who both ended up sheltering in a church orphanage for more than eight hours.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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