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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

Johnson said Alan, who died last year, was given to him by his former housemate, Paul Darling.

From BBC ● May 18, 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

As a housemate, he was catastrophic—overturning wastebaskets, ransacking drawers and drenching manuscripts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

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

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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

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

Except for the kitchen, the home she and her fiancé share with four housemates was dark.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 6, 2025

Pris Liora, 40, who was looking for someone to rent the extra room in her Koreatown apartment, didn’t prepare any questions for potential housemates, saying she just wanted to do a vibe check.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

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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