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as in lodged
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 encased
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 housed
In addition, for the first time, Roku reported results for its advertising and subscriptions operating units (which are housed in its Platform segment) to give investors more insight into its business.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit owns the majority of the artifacts housed in the museum, including the Doeuillet gown, according to Watts.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ten prisoners housed in the Orleans Justice Center made their escape last spring, maneuvering out of a small hole in a wall and making their way out into the night.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Before that, the Chicago YMCA headquarters had been housed in the Lawson YMCA on the Near North Side, which the YMCA sold and which has since been revitalized as affordable housing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
During the $32 million police expansion and City Hall remodel project, police and city services housed in the current City Hall facility at 1584 Hadley Ave.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Good money is on the Winter Garden, which will be open after Death of a Salesman closes in August and which has housed multiple productions with music by Lloyd Webber, including the original run of Cats.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The brews are as unique as the atmosphere—it’s housed inside a century-old, three-story JCPenney building.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Accessibility Despite being housed in a very ancient building, the hotel is perfectly fitted to accommodate every guest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit owns the majority of the artifacts housed in the museum, including the Doeuillet gown, according to Watts.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Ten prisoners housed in the Orleans Justice Center made their escape last spring, maneuvering out of a small hole in a wall and making their way out into the night.
—Devon Sayers, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Before that, the Chicago YMCA headquarters had been housed in the Lawson YMCA on the Near North Side, which the YMCA sold and which has since been revitalized as affordable housing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
During the $32 million police expansion and City Hall remodel project, police and city services housed in the current City Hall facility at 1584 Hadley Ave.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026
Good money is on the Winter Garden, which will be open after Death of a Salesman closes in August and which has housed multiple productions with music by Lloyd Webber, including the original run of Cats.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The brews are as unique as the atmosphere—it’s housed inside a century-old, three-story JCPenney building.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Accessibility Despite being housed in a very ancient building, the hotel is perfectly fitted to accommodate every guest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housed
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Nearly 300 storm reports were lodged Monday, the majority being reports of strong wind, followed by numerous hail reports and three tornado reports.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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On the south-easterly tip of its Marina District, the two towers of Rosewood Doha emerge, seemingly from the sea, encased in a striking white latticed facade inspired by the forms of a coral reef.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This treat is just the right size — a huge, juicy strawberry encased in red bean paste and then an outer shell of mochi.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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And that’s why there was a minor case of hysteria when Hillsborough County officials recently suggested the team’s June 1 deadline of finalizing the agreement would not likely be accommodated.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The representative did not share any details as to whether or not passengers were accommodated with other travel arrangements.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adding to its appeal, the kitchen opens to the glass enclosed sunroom.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Khalil’s colleagues began a desperate race to coordinate the entry of Red Cross responders to bring out the victims of the first attack and extract the two journalists, who had sheltered again in the house.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Families describe fear and uncertainty Up the block, Ruby Condensa and her family sheltered in place as the hours dragged on.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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He was surrounded by numerous family and Braves alumni during the ceremony, which was relocated from the field to the Milner Technology Conference Center due to rain.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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The department said on X that the incident occurred early Saturday when LAPD officers were trying to clear debris from the road and were surrounded by protesters.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Puntland official said nine pirates boarded and took control of the vessel.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Buses can be boarded near the Parque Francisco Cantón Rosado and run hourly from Tuesday to Sunday.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Windward said more than two dozen tankers are confined west of Hormuz as of Wednesday, with the blockade cutting Iranian oil loadings and exports by more than half.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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While most industrial robots are confined to repetitive, pre-programmed scripts, these advanced systems are designed to learn and adapt on the go.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Housed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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