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housemate

[haus-mayt] / ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt /


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They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Once, when a housemate defended his dissertation at Fordham, two residents made the trip out to watch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

"Whether you're living with a partner, housemate, or family, your daily interactions -- from hugging, kissing and sharing food prep spaces -- may encourage the exchange of gut microbes," said Dr. Lee.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

At an estimated 19 years old, Larry has outlasted five prime ministers, upstaged visiting world leaders, and is currently living with his sixth housemate, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026

“Well, at least your housemate talks to you,” said Mother.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, the series follows five 20-something housemates in Queens as they navigate the pleasures and perils of early adulthood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Former Big Brother heartthrob Alex Sibley shot to fame in the 2002 series, appearing with housemates Jade Goody and Alison Hammond.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

“Ulysses” begins in the Martello tower in Sandycove, Dublin, where Gogarty and Joyce were briefly housemates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

Couples and long-term housemates tend to have more alike gut microbiomes than unrelated individuals, even when their diets are not the same.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026

He learned enough English to order burgers and Mexican food and to talk about baseball and the weather with his housemates.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden


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