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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

“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

The show follows five New York housemates confronting their newfound adulthood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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

Ellis said his friends and housemates spoke Welsh "constantly" to each other, which led to him having daily nightmares and panic attacks that made it even harder to concentrate on his studies.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

Although his American-born housemates were sometimes noisy, spoke little Korean, and never stayed around very long, he preferred their energetic transience to living alone.

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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