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as in household
those who live as a family in one house the whole house is in a state of excited anticipation for the holidays

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the shelter or resting place of a wild animal prairie dogs make their house underground

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verb

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Recent Examples of house
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 See All Example Sentences for house
Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
  • In order to make use of the service, Tennesseans and travelers must go to a Music City Loop entrance, buy a ticket and ride in one of the Tesla EVs in the company's fleet, accompanied by an experienced Loop operator.
    Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 30 July 2025
  • Always looking for new business ventures, Smith Jr. started his own transport company, Ail Lee Smith Jr.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • As a victim services coordinator, Churchill connects families mourning the loss of a loved one with resources like funeral assistance, counseling and financial services.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 25 July 2025
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  • Police responded to two 911 calls at the home on the day of the murder, but didn't go inside On July 10, LAPD responded to two possible burglary calls at Kaye and Deluca’s residence — the same day the couple was killed, according to a felony complaint filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The Crown project as a whole is set to have as many as 1,500 residences, according to The Grove’s website, and at least 200 acres of open space, including parks and trails.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Social workers have visited only one site so far, where about a dozen households are staying.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
  • The network also has a strong presence among rural, low-income and offline households, reaching 55% of rural homes, 56% of low-income homes, and 87% of homes without internet access.
    Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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  • Regarding the radioactive wasp nest, three additional nests have since been discovered at the site, The New York Times reported on Saturday.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025
  • Depending on the species, wasps can use dirt and other ground materials to build their nests.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The club have lodged their appeal against UEFA, Lyon and Nottingham Forest.
    Robert Olsen, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Additional firms each committed $125 million apiece.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025

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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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