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as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
a publishing house that specializes in school textbooks
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as in family
a group of persons who come from the same ancestor
the present British royal family belongs to the House of Windsor
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as in residence
the place where one lives
come over to my house so I can show you my new furniture
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as in to lodge
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 to closet
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 house
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Tobi wakes his owners to bring him to the house guests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 23 July 2025
But as more immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are arrested and detained locally, Judd warned that the federal government lacks the capacity to house them on a more-permanent basis.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Noun
Also in the house this night are Nina’s grown daughter Chivi (Maya Sofia Enciso), an idealist who longs to know her full family history, and Nina’s grown son Flaco (Lester Isariuz), who is uninterested in both Chile and his cultural roots.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
Tobi wakes his owners to bring him to the house guests.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Verb
The jail is contracted to house up to 100 migrants, but appears to have an average daily population of about 242 people through mid-April, according to TRAC data.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 23 July 2025
But as more immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally are arrested and detained locally, Judd warned that the federal government lacks the capacity to house them on a more-permanent basis.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
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To find out more about the new Status Pro X, visit the company’s website.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Bringing out a pest control company to spray your yard offers no more than temporary relief.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In February, officials did not respond to The Enquirer’s questions about a family who said the hospital wouldn’t put their 12-year-old daughter on its heart transplant waiting list because of her vaccination status.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The Simon family has acquired at least six properties surrounding Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the past three years, counting these two latest purchases.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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The old homeowners' design choices differed drastically from her own, making the space look more like a rustic outdoor bathroom than a private residence.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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With so many towns and neighborhoods, from downtown to the coast and inland, and residences from single-family homes to condos and townhouses, most people who choose San Diego can find a place to meet their needs.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Try this: Waking up 15 minutes before the rest of your household to enjoy your coffee in silence.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard from the singer’s conversation with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Eilish opens up about the culture shock of going from growing up in an eco-conscious household to becoming famous in an industry marked by overabundance and excess.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This season, which started out so strong, just limps to the finale like Peg-Leg Pete stumbling through a termite nest.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 July 2025
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There were 12 to 15 circular nests easily visible within about a 10-by-15-foot area next to the shore, with each one being guarded by a male pumpkinseed swimming in place in the middle of each nest.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The information lodges somewhere in our unconscious.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Last week, with one out left in the state Division 3 game against Waterbury and his team losing 3-2, Seymour coach Jim Hoffman lodged a protest that Waterbury was using ineligible players.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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The man who at one point was closeted about his sexuality now understands the importance of representation.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Brian Graden grew up in the Midwest, closeted through young adulthood because under his beliefs at the time, homosexuality was a sin.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The battery market in the U.S. is large, with the market size being nearly $17 billion in 2023 and expected to grow almost 14% by 2030, according to market research consulting firm Grand View Research.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Irish whiskey firms, Italian cheesemakers and French wine producers are among those who have sounded the alarm over the potential impact.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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