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
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The smoke then spread through the housing area, putting everyone’s health at risk.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The building is the home of Ukraine’s Cabinet, housing the offices of its ministers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The renewal of the state’s 421-a property tax exemption for the construction of affordable housing in 2022 was opposed by Democratic City Comptroller Brad Lander and Big Labor groups.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
The smoke then spread through the housing area, putting everyone’s health at risk.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Inside the tree, a space represents the shared womb of twins, housing the Ibejí Chapel, dedicated to the divine twins of Lucumí who symbolize duality, balance, and sacred siblinghood.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The building is the home of Ukraine’s Cabinet, housing the offices of its ministers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
Noun
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Traditional battery manufacturing encases electrodes in individual cell casings, which are then bundled into modules.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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The bullet casing had the same tool markings – unique individual indentations that guns produce on casings once they have been expended – to a gun used in an unsolved murder in Kentucky in 1998.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Amanda Worman, a former employee of the farm who had contacted PETA about her concerns, which led to PETA lodging a complaint with the Idaho Department of Agriculture, told the Statesman that she was disappointed PETA had dismissed the lawsuit.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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There are also two lodging options, the full-service Loews Ventana Canyon resort with nearly 400 rooms and suites, and the Ventana Canyon Club & Lodge, more residential, with lodging in 50 spacious suites.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Leslie Cheek’s formerly private estate opened as a public garden and fine art center in 1960 and today is host to nearly a dozen gardens surrounding the family’s Georgian mansion, which has become a museum.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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That rapid rise underscores the investment frenzy surrounding the leaders of a technology with the potential to transform industries and economies.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kohberger bought a Ka-Bar brand knife and Ka-Bar leather knife sheath on Amazon in March 2022, according to prosecutors.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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His models could have been downloaded from Zelda, with cargo pants that held axes and sword sheaths remade in fabric.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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By accommodating Wirtz, Slot has changed the midfield dynamic that won Liverpool the Premier League title.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Riding a pair of fourth-down stops on defense, including a goal-line stand, and the 72-yard touchdown drive capped by Madsen, Boise State headed into halftime trailing just 14-7.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist also running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent in a camouflage uniform wearing a full face covering, sunglasses and a helmet during the same protest, video by CNN affiliate WBBM showed.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Simply remove the quick-drying fleece wrap covering and throw it in the washing machine when necessary.—
Lola Mendez,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Turkey has been accused of sheltering Hamas members in the country.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Israel has for years claimed that Hamas fighters are sheltering in hospitals and other civilian places to avoid Israeli attacks.—
Christina Macfarlane,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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