as in houses
those who live as a family in one house
getting the whole unruly ménage ready for an outing takes quite a while
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Noun
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Still under construction are a series of woodland houses and cottages, two Padel courts and an ambitious Roman-style bath house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026 -
They've been called granny flats, carriage houses, or mother-in-law suites.—
Lee Cowan,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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There’s also a workshop built around the Juneteenth cookout — exploring recipes, traditions, and the kinds of meals that have long anchored the holiday in Black households and communities.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Appliance experts say most households routinely overpour detergent, especially with concentrated formulas and high-efficiency washers.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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“Ménages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/m%C3%A9nages. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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