rehouse

verb

re·​house (ˌ)rē-ˈhau̇z How to pronounce rehouse (audio)
rehoused; rehousing; rehouses

transitive verb

: to house again or anew
especially : to establish in a new or different housing unit of a better quality

Examples of rehouse in a Sentence

The organization is working to rehouse families who were displaced in the fire.
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Since taking office in 2023, Hobbs has allocated at least $245 million statewide on efforts such as eviction prevention, affordable housing, emergency shelter and rapidly rehousing people experiencing housing insecurity. — Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 7 Oct. 2026 Norman will lead the film as Younger, a 16-year-old rehoused with his mother, Maria (played by Middleton), on the notorious Stonemore Estate. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 He will be remanded to CDCR custody after his arraignment and rehoused. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Georgia Aquarium rehoused two belugas in the most recent effort, stopping in Chicago before continuing to Atlanta, according to the Shedd news release. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehouse

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rehouse was in 1817

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“Rehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehouse. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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