unhoused
adjective
un·housed
ˌən-ˈhau̇zd 
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For years, unhoused people have cut trees for firewood, and the heart of the camp once provided habitat for more birds, said Deb Kramer, who leads the nonprofit Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Think Snoop Dogg performing in a giant Doritos vending machine or Taco Bell setting up a music venue that serves free food next to a shelter for unhoused people.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Joshua’s House will provide care for unhoused people and other high-needs patients leaving the hospital who need a place to recover but do not require a hospital stay.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Many Angelenos believe the city’s leaders have squandered billions in funds meant to alleviate the homelessness crisis and allowed unhoused people to take over public space.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Think Snoop Dogg performing in a giant Doritos vending machine or Taco Bell setting up a music venue that serves free food next to a shelter for unhoused people.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Joshua’s House will provide care for unhoused people and other high-needs patients leaving the hospital who need a place to recover but do not require a hospital stay.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Many Angelenos believe the city’s leaders have squandered billions in funds meant to alleviate the homelessness crisis and allowed unhoused people to take over public space.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Unhoused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhoused. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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