HOUSEKEPT Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

housekept

verb

past tense of housekeep

as in housecleaned

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turned out

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That stint turned out to be the best stretch of the night for the Knicks.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Anthem, the studio’s attempt at a live-service open-world shooter, turned out more ambitious than engaging for most and was recently shuttered for good well after plans for a sweeping overhaul were aborted.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

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