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
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2025
Officials added that the aim is to help individuals stabilize and transition into long-term housing and independence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The town’s 2021 affordable housing plan acknowledges that the existing stock of primarily one-family homes doesn’t meet everyone’s needs.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Goodwill Industries has filed plans with Louisville Metro to build affordable housing in the West End — weeks after a similar plan to convert the Nia Center into housing was scrapped.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Forestal addressed the sheriff's office's role in holding detainees for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and confirmed that the Indiana Department of Corrections owes Indianapolis and Marion County approximately $1.7 million for housing inmates for the department.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 6 Aug. 2025
Officials added that the aim is to help individuals stabilize and transition into long-term housing and independence.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The town’s 2021 affordable housing plan acknowledges that the existing stock of primarily one-family homes doesn’t meet everyone’s needs.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025
Goodwill Industries has filed plans with Louisville Metro to build affordable housing in the West End — weeks after a similar plan to convert the Nia Center into housing was scrapped.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
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Officers at the scene recovered at least 40 shell casings, including at least two types of rifle rounds.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Police officers also recovered two Spear .380 shell casings at the scene that are believed to be from the gun Richard fired.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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For families, the biggest expense, by far, is lodging.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Independent explains that in many cases, carriers ask travelers to arrange lodging themselves and submit receipts afterward for reimbursement, often citing logistical difficulties in making the arrangements directly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Today 30 species fly freely throughout Pelican Island and the surrounding archipelagos off the coast of Vero Beach.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
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Speaking of surrounding herself with loved ones, Gomez has been doing that with Blanco, particularly over the holiday season.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Thompson said that the big break for the investigation was the discovery of the knife sheath containing trace amounts of DNA that prosecutors were able to link to Kohberger's father.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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At trial, however, prosecutors intended to present a Ka-Bar knife and sheath to the jury for demonstrative purposes, Thompson said.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 July 2025
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That being said, other iPhone 13 Pro Max users will appreciate this bag’s accommodating nature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Known as 504 plans, the popular system for accommodating students in school are geared for kids who do qualify for help under disability plans known as IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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This year, the Chiefs have eight picks, including two in the third round, the byproduct of last year’s trade with the Tennessee Titans that centered on cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Cochrane worked with other talented coaches in Spurs’ academy, including Burnley’s head coach, Scott Parker, Matt Wells — who is now Ange Postecoglou’s senior assistant — John McDermott and Chris Ramsey.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Agents have consistently been seen wearing face coverings and have faced allegations of excessive force.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The store posted surveillance footage showing a group of people wearing hoodies and face coverings breaking in.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
9 Aug. 2025
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His supporters finally ended the siege hours later after one protester was shot dead by Capitol police as the mob tried to break into the House gallery where terrified lawmakers were sheltering.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Winter has now arrived, and hundreds of thousands are sheltering in tents near the sea.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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