statehouses

Definition of statehousesnext
plural of statehouse
as in capitols
the building in which a state legislature meets a field trip to the statehouse to see the legislature in session

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Recent Examples of statehouses Rising above Des Moines with its iconic 23-karat‑gold dome, the Iowa State Capitol is one of the most striking and meticulously crafted statehouses in America. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026 In the years since the Supreme Court paved the way for state-by-state legalization, sports-betting companies have mounted a lobbying blitzkrieg in statehouses across the country. Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026 In recent years, legislation has swept red statehouses across the country, contesting the civil rights gains of LGBTQ+ Americans. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 The Associated Press receives financial support for news coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation and for news coverage of women in the workforce and statehouses from Melinda French Gates’ organization, Pivotal Ventures. Glenn Gamboa, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026 The Associated Press receives financial support for news coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation and for news coverage of women in the workforce and statehouses from Melinda French Gates’ organization, Pivotal Ventures. ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026 With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, voters are tracking a busy calendar of key dates that will shape the battle for control of Congress, governorships, and statehouses. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026 Hostile foreign regimes actively target our statehouses, universities, technology systems and supply chains, often outside the direct view of Washington. February 17, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026 Diorio represents tech giants like Meta, Alphabet and Amazon Web Services, and is making the rounds to statehouses across the country as lawmakers file bills to impose new rules on the companies. Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statehouses
capitols
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  • In recent months, for example, slowing the spread and construction of data centers has become a key bipartisan issue in many state capitols.
    Jared Perlo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
  • This is the same rock that was used to build the Empire State Building, the Pentagon, and more than 25 state capitols.
    Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026

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“Statehouses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statehouses. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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