1
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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2
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
Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
With 21,900 five-star ratings, shoppers swear by this Utopia Towels set for a variety of household uses—especially as a reusable, eco-friendly alternative to paper towels that perform year after year.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Talis Shelbourne, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2022
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
See All Example Sentences for household
Noun
These households, which qualify for $7,000 per student, collectively received more than $72 million from the program.
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Stress, overexertion and seasonal factors are some of the most common non-household triggers.
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Noun
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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The remains of one of the infants were found submerged in a cooler in 2007 and familial DNA determined that Perez was the biological father.—
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The family is seeking damages for hospital and medical expenses, coroner’s fees, funeral and burial expenses, loss of familial relationships, pain and suffering, alleged violations of constitutional rights, and attorneys’ fees and costs, among other claims.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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As a result, Musick elected to bench her usual rotation for much of the second half.—
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During their initial investigation, police found that two men approached the home's front door.—
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These are the 2025 Bears, carrying their magic act into 2026 and starting their playoff story like this, with this kind of wild rally in front of a delirious and deserving home crowd.—
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Luxury brands have sought to distance themselves from the increasingly shabby in-store experience and ubiquitous mark-downs at department stores.—
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This particular mashup hardly counts as culturally ubiquitous in 2025.—
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During pregnancy, common reasons for seeking care include early labor, bleeding, changes in fetal movement, or high blood pressure.—
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These are common occurrences on the Las Vegas Convention Center’s show floor during CES, which wrapped on Friday.—
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The knit top offered the familiar ease of an oversized tee with the warmth and polish of a sweater, a mix that feels both cozy and refined.—
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Experts say some familiar nutrition advice remains, but the changes may raise questions and confusion.—
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The incidents have mainly taken place in states where aerial pesticides have become more commonplace.—
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Including a mid-round pick (or two) is a simple and commonplace way for teams to maximize their return in a trade.—
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“Household.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/household. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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