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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

"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

The arrangement helped her housemate save money, but there were unexpected benefits for Castleton, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025

A close friend and housemate at the Rooses’, Johannes Wilhelmus Weehuizen, died suddenly after being sick for only a few days.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

"Let's be honest here, we're not just talking about housemates, we're talking about my conversations with me and Rhianna," he continued.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

“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

There wasn’t much consistency in the life of an orphan—new housemates coming and going like waves on a shore—but Adoption Day parties were always the same.

From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff


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