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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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Recent Examples of house
Noun
Appropriately enough for a house showing on the bridge day between the Paris men’s shows and the haute couture schedule, Copping is about to show men’s and women’s collections together. Sarah Mower, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025 For the man, the house is an expression of love and creativity, while his brother and niece see it more as an entertaining object. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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The two demonstration vehicles now are housed at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 Combs is currently housed at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and his trial is set for May. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for house 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for house
Noun
  • In the 87-page complaint, which was obtained by PEOPLE, Baldoni and a group of nine other plaintiffs, including his production company Wayfarer Studios, business partners and public relations team, are suing the Times for $250 million.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
  • If a few of those companies stop insuring the insurers, there aren’t necessarily others to step in.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This development isn’t entirely unexpected, as Randy’s health has been a concern for the Mahomes family for some time.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The Placer County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Thursday in connection to the fentanyl poisoning death of a 20-year-old man who’s family has become outspoken advocates about the dangers of the deadly drug.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For example, the tax code allows taxpayers to exclude from their income amounts received from insurance for the temporary additional living expenses created by the wildfire resulting from the loss of the taxpayer’s principal residence.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
  • William Randall Franklin allegedly stepped outside that residence as Cauthen and the driver approached and opened fire on both men, the Chambers County Sheriff's Office said.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Home prices during the same period have pushed 24% higher, while the value of real estate at the household level has risen 42%, according to the Fed.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2025
  • Thinking outside the box can save you money and also provide solutions to common household problems—one cheap toothbrush at a time.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While still a low-maintenance pick, this bird’s nest fern thrives when watered weekly and when situated near a sunny window due to its moderate light and water needs.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Both small mammals and other birds' nest predators were observed visiting open-cup nests for the eggs—while only flying squirrels visited the nest boxes.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An ember from that fire raced on the wind and lodged into a 50-foot palm tree by the main JJU house.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Getty Images Consumers who see an error on their credit report should lodge a dispute in writing, along with documentation.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Where the old Somni was closeted away inside the SLS Hotel, the new Somni almost feels as though it’s hidden through a secret garden.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • During the conversation, the actor/musician also reflected on the experience of being closeted while in the public eye as one of the biggest boy bands of the late ’90s and early 2000s.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Add another $2 million to pay the engineering firm Miami-Dade hired to investigate the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo complex, which killed 98 people.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
  • According to Thami Malusi, a senior associate at Richard Spoor Incorporated Attorneys (RSI), the law firm representing the plaintiffs, the case could finally go to trial this year.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025

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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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