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
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
As state senator, Rabe worked on bills addressing housing, affordability, public education support and access to public lands.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has also been in the news in recent days due to the Israeli government’s move to seize and demolish the site housing a key compound belonging to UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The community survey also rated the city’s efforts to add both market-rate and affordable housing poorly.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
As state senator, Rabe worked on bills addressing housing, affordability, public education support and access to public lands.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
The building housing the Red Lion changed ownership in 2022.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood has also been in the news in recent days due to the Israeli government’s move to seize and demolish the site housing a key compound belonging to UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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Police recovered a firearm at the scene, as well as spent shell casings that appeared to match the firearm.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Investigators quickly identified Armstrong, then 35, as a suspect after surveillance footage showed her vehicle near the scene shortly before the shooting and forensic evidence tied a gun registered to her to shell casings at the scene.—
Kiah Collier,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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This transformation of the former One Ocean Resort & Spa will bring a stylish new oceanfront lodging option to the Jacksonville area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, spending at airlines and lodging more generally was up 3% and 5%, respectively, during the quarter, showing that the richest cardmembers are driving results.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Members must live or attend school in central San Diego or the surrounding area.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The victim has not yet been identified and detectives did not share details on the circumstances surrounding the man's death.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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If not for Kernodle, Kohberger may have very well collected his knife sheath, quietly slipped out of that Moscow home and drove off into the night — leaving police with no evidence beyond the make and model of his car.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As Plano has grown, the city has faced challenges in maintaining aging infrastructure, accommodating a changing population and balancing its suburban identity with more development.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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June and July in North Texas are not always accommodating.—
Mac Engel
February 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Also new were the designer’s first jersey pieces, with draping departing from the rear and enclosing the shoulders, open on the midriff and sculpted around the hips.—
Alex Wynne,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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And while the fence enclosing the yard is made of vinyl — which is flammable — the five-foot section closest to the house is a metal gate.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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City leaders are looking into if the coverings prevent lifeguards from properly keeping the shores safe.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Berry found a small opening in one of the window coverings, the affidavit said.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In response, Strandjord and others have organized food and supply drives through a local café, delivering essentials directly to people sheltering at home.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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Many parents who used to ferry their children to and from school every day have either been captured by ICE or are sheltering in place out of fear.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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