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as in familial
of or relating to a household or family
they spent the weekend at home, attending to household chores
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as in usual
often observed or encountered
the dish became a household word because of the sudden popularity of the cuisine
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Recent Examples of household
Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In September, the Financial Health Pulse Trends Report, put together by the financial services website the Financial Health Network, found 70 percent of American households are struggling to make ends meet.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
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Noun
Her youngest son, who grew up in a household that normalized cannabis as medicine, now does homework at her dispensary after school.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
In September, the Financial Health Pulse Trends Report, put together by the financial services website the Financial Health Network, found 70 percent of American households are struggling to make ends meet.
—Jack Beresford, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
To address this, Netflix is testing ways for subscribers in certain countries such as Peru and Chile to pay $2 to $3 more to add non-household members to their plans.
—Wendy Leestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022
The toughest restrictions since the pandemic began are to go into effect today, including an unprecedented move to limit multi-household gatherings on private premises to two families.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for household
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Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The dynamics between brothers and sisters in the viral trend highlight their stark differences, but also the lightheartedness and rapport built into in this unique familial relationship.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even with so much familial attention, playing host remains one of the couple’s favorite pastimes.Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2025
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Across from them in their usual stalls stood the eight neighing horses.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
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Forecasts for two of the three upcoming winter storms are tricky and more uncertain than usual.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Colin & Samir, YouTube creators with more than 1.5 million followers and a big following in the creator community, revealed that both of their homes were destroyed in the fires.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Life will always have its challenges, but having a home that’s truly ours will give us the foundation to face anything together.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 Jan. 2025
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And now, across the country that technology is ubiquitous.Justine Calma, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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Back then, such sights were ubiquitous—a constant reminder of the power of an infectious disease to permanently alter a life.Dr. Hannah Wunsch, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The two have one key thing in common — both the host and the Hollywood star have twins and their first daughters are around the same age at 11 and 10 years old.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Use extra caution in high-traffic tourist areas, as these are common targets for skimmers.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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And the plotting didn’t take place in strange, distant areas: Among those charged with acts of brutality or acting as conspirators in the insurrection were residents of Ormond Beach, Titusville, Kissimmee and other familiar, nearby cities.Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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By: Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. As the new year approaches, many small business owners and managers are asking themselves some familiar questions about the future.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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In ancient times, mixed combat competitions were commonplace in China.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/household. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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