as in houses
those who live as a family in one house
a household that consists of a mom, two kids, and a grandmother
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Recent Examples of households
The merger between Tegna and one of the largest local TV operators nationwide has prompted monopoly concerns, as the deal could increase Nexstar's local TV ownership to more than 39% of US households, Business Insider reported.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Fewer than half of the 20,000 households losing city pickup have secured private haulers, with many facing rejections, steep rates or a maze of complications.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
When compared with Census data regarding the median income for households with a mortgage, those in Hawaii are spending the largest portion of their monthly income – roughly 25% – on housing costs.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
One afternoon, Holton shadowed a housing advocate on her visits to a few households, taking publicity photographs as a service to the nonprofit and to the families.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
For California households struggling with rising veterinary costs, the expansion also promises broader community benefits, Hinds said, explaining new shelter medicine and access-to-care facility will train students to serve underserved regions and provide services to families with limited means.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Rather, in California, many of the cities with the fastest income growth are also home to some of the highest-earning households in the country.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Bluetti is positioning it for households in cold climates and adventurers/explorers as a reliable off-grid backup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Fewer than half of the 20,000 households losing city pickup have secured private haulers, with many facing rejections, steep rates or a maze of complications.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
When compared with Census data regarding the median income for households with a mortgage, those in Hawaii are spending the largest portion of their monthly income – roughly 25% – on housing costs.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 20 Sep. 2025
One afternoon, Holton shadowed a housing advocate on her visits to a few households, taking publicity photographs as a service to the nonprofit and to the families.
—Qian Julie Wang, New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2025
For California households struggling with rising veterinary costs, the expansion also promises broader community benefits, Hinds said, explaining new shelter medicine and access-to-care facility will train students to serve underserved regions and provide services to families with limited means.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Rather, in California, many of the cities with the fastest income growth are also home to some of the highest-earning households in the country.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Bluetti is positioning it for households in cold climates and adventurers/explorers as a reliable off-grid backup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for households
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Perfume houses might use microencapsulation, putting fragrance oils inside teeny spheres that break down slowly to release the notes over time.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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More like the way some younger HNWI’s live in houses where the kitchen is big and comfortable rather than being hidden away.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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As demand for electricity surged to power more electric devices in homes and Big Tech's boom in data centers, renewable energy has been the go-to source for the cheapest, fastest way to generate more juice.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Our homes are a backdrop to our lives.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Households.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/households. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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