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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
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
Animal lovers have been left in stitches over the way a cat is adjusting to having a new puppy in the house.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Another inmate housed at SCI Huntingdon also came forward in the report with serious allegations of mistreatment and abuse by staff at the facility.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
According to evidence introduced at trial, on May 29, 2023, the defendant provided alcohol to a minor female who was invited to spend the night at Hariprasad’s house by a minor female friend.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
Animal lovers have been left in stitches over the way a cat is adjusting to having a new puppy in the house.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
But just like the nationally renowned, multistage Milwaukee music venue housed in the 97-year-old building, the Rave's seasonal decorations are one of a kind.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Another inmate housed at SCI Huntingdon also came forward in the report with serious allegations of mistreatment and abuse by staff at the facility.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond just the main fibers and fabrics used in the Chillpaca.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The unscripted industry could greatly benefit from a portion of that funding to incentivize companies to shoot in L.A.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Around six months ago, Mangione cut off contact with his friends and family, according to the Times.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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In this novel, Greg Heffley and his family decide to spend summer break with both Mom’s and Dad’s relatives.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence for a reported family disturbance at around 4:15 a.m. on Friday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Barely three months after Julie Wainwright put her strikingly modern residence in a prime pocket of Beverly Hills up for sale at nearly $12 million, the founder and former CEO of The RealReal has already offloaded the property.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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Wine and chocolate The Curry household is at capacity.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Netflix claimed 60 million households worldwide watched its Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match in November.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Most Unusual Feature: The rising crow’s nest that lifts above the yacht.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Takahe are monogamous, forming long-term pair bonds, and raise a single chick per season, carefully guarding their nests hidden in dense vegetation.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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After Chacin was booked in the Harris County Jail on the intoxicated manslaughter charge, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston office lodged a detainer request.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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One of the big obstacles to an extended getaway is lodging.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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The firm has worked for decades with entertainers, athletes and others to enter Canada.Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the company released the PlayStation 5, which has consistently outsold its main competitors like Microsoft’s Xbox Series X and Nintendo’s Switch, according to data from Ampere Analysis, an analytics firm for the games business.John Towfighi, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“House.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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