housekept

Definition of housekeptnext
past tense of housekeep

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for housekept
turned out
Verb
  • But one of those clusters later turned out to be a glitch in the data, and another only lasted for a few days before completely dissipating.
    Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
  • People with lifelong musical anhedonia, which Weiss turned out to have, easily recognize music.
    Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Housekept.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housekept. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!