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noun

ˈhau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce housing (audio)
Definition of housingnext
as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features

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verb

present participle of house
1
as in lodging
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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2
as in surrounding
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 housing
Noun
Not all jurisdictions allow these structures, but several states — most notably California — have rolled back restrictions to create more housing and make the market more affordable. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 Bills pile up For the first time in a long time, housing isn’t consuming all of her attention. — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Verb
Bassam Abed said that at least 10 residences housing some 300 families were reduced to rubble. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 He's added a medical response truck, housing a trauma unit and a field surgeon ready to treat gunshot wounds. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for housing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for housing
  1. casing
  2. lodging
  3. surrounding
  4. sheath
  5. accommodating
  6. enclosing
  7. covering
  8. sheltering
Noun
  • Many of Nothing’s smartphones and headphones feature transparent casings that leave some of the internal components exposed.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Forensic testing revealed the shell casings found in the earlier shooting matched Borrego’s gun.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of casing
Verb
  • That officer then shot into Perez's vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • That officer then shot into Perez’s vehicle, lodging a bullet in his back, officials say.
    — Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lodging
Verb
  • Sepesi hopes the worldwide attention surrounding the Pope's diagnosis will encourage more people to learn about lung cancer.
    — Tori Mason, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With so much drama surrounding Taverner and Sid, in particular, the episode keeps most of the other characters on the back burner until next week’s finale.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of surrounding
Noun
  • It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Verb
  • The past few years have shown repeatedly that accommodating Putin pushes him away from the negotiating table, not toward it.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For restaurants, those findings highlight the importance of considering both seating options and the surrounding environment when accommodating solo diners.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of accommodating
Verb
  • Each petal serves both structural and aesthetic purposes, enclosing a vast central hall that can accommodate up to 2,500 worshippers.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby is The Birth, 2026, a ziggurat partly woven from bags of fertilizer, enclosing a film installation about the assembly of drones, shot in Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of enclosing
Noun
  • One possible injury is a subdural hematoma, which is bleeding between the brain and its outer protective covering putting pressure on the brain.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Insurance companies encourage this, offering discounts for properties with storm-proof coverings or those that take the extra financial leap to install permanent protections like impact windows and doors.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of covering
Verb
  • At Mekelle's Tigray Martyrs' Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Former combatants seek to return to civilian life At Mekelle’s Tigray Martyrs’ Memorial Monument, former fighters lined up to register with the authorities, some carrying papers or sheltering under umbrellas.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheltering

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