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as in housekeeper
a female domestic servant
hired a maid to do the housework after the baby was born
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as in girl
a young unmarried woman
a dance where the fair maids and handsome bucks of the village hoped to meet one another
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Recent Examples of maid
Now a recluse with only the company of a maid and a tutor, Kyle becomes infatuated with a former classmate, Lindy Taylor (Vanessa Hudgens).
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025
As far as they are concerned, Amelia is just the scullery maid and the older woman is aghast that Sherlock would communicate with her directly.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
What begins as a laundry maid position soon morphs into a greater responsibility when Maomao figures out the mysterious illness that's ailing the children of the Rear Palace.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Xue Ke does indeed discover the little maid she’s grown fond of is her daughter, and after several more episodes, this secret is found out by everyone in her household, causing an uproar.
—Karissa Chen, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025
As far as they are concerned, Amelia is just the scullery maid and the older woman is aghast that Sherlock would communicate with her directly.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
What begins as a laundry maid position soon morphs into a greater responsibility when Maomao figures out the mysterious illness that's ailing the children of the Rear Palace.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Xue Ke does indeed discover the little maid she’s grown fond of is her daughter, and after several more episodes, this secret is found out by everyone in her household, causing an uproar.
—Karissa Chen, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maid
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The alliance is targeting a law that’s slated to push the hourly minimum wage to $22.50 on July 1 for housekeepers, parking attendants and hotel restaurant workers, as well as LAX skycaps, baggage handlers and concession employees.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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In the lawsuit against Robison, which was filed on May 6, the accusers identified themselves as four former housekeepers who worked at his Chatsworth home between 2006 and 2024.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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That includes its two new cruise ships set for their maiden voyages later this year.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Maid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maid. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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