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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
Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
About 25 people attended a Thursday morning ceremony at the Vernon Multipurpose Center, which houses the museum in northeast KCK, to accept the donation and offer museum tours.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This single-story house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
Most notably, the actor wore a De Beers London Summer choker necklace from the house’s Metamorphosis 2023 couture collection.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Another growth achievement came in 2008, when the Playhouse purchased several condominiums near campus to house visiting artists.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
About 25 people attended a Thursday morning ceremony at the Vernon Multipurpose Center, which houses the museum in northeast KCK, to accept the donation and offer museum tours.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
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Denver is considering drop its two scooter providers in favor of a sole operator — a company called Veo that plans to offer cheaper prices for rides and more scooter options.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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But General Mills fell 3% after the company behind the Pillsbury, Progresso and Wheaties brands reported a weaker profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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During her tenure as a state representative and throughout her campaign for Illinois comptroller, Croke has pointed to her experience as a mother when discussing policies affecting working families.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the 5900 block of Larabee Court, in September 2025, a 2,024-square-foot single-family residence was sold for $2,450,500, a price per square foot of $1,211.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Officers were able to determined that the residence was not struck by the suspect vehicle, according to police.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your 4th House of Domestic Effort is under the eye of the Aries Moon, drawing your attention to a household plan in need of review.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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The kid, one of five in the household, ran out of the home to a nearby business, bloody and beaten after allegedly being attacked by his mother.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Give a bird a habitat to make a nest and lay eggs.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Small owls like screech owls often sleep in tree cavities or nest boxes, while barn owls live up to their name by seeking out barns and empty buildings.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The various defendants in that lawsuit, who failed to convince Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky to dismiss the claims against them, have lodged five appeals so far.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Black rain forms when soot and chemicals combine with water; microscopic particles can lodge in lungs and bloodstream, raising risks of heart and breathing problems.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kitsure 3-Tier Shoe Rack Give your bedroom, entryway, or closet an easy makeover with this shoe rack that’s on sale for a limited time.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police also discovered that the Byrds had locked their bedroom door and closet where non-perishable food was being kept away from their children, according to court officials.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Head Designer Jana Sasko worked with Puroplan, one of Finland’s leading interior design firms, to create the cream, taupe and gold color scheme – reflected in ethereal paintings and graphics by Finnish artist Pia Feinik.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The three-floor, 90,000-square-foot office for Citigroup Technology, a division of the investment bank and financial services firm Citigroup, is at 11225 North Community House Road in Ballantyne.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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