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as in cell
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber
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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
joined the local chamber of commerce
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning
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Recent Examples of chamber
Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
In Florida, the third most populous state, state House Speaker Daniel Perez said his chamber will take up redistricting this fall through a special committee.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Officers then heard the sound of a handgun being chambered, the report said.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In response to the starvation in Gaza, Israel has become the target of relentless global criticism — from the media, the United Nations, and government chambers around the world.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2025
In Florida, the third most populous state, state House Speaker Daniel Perez said his chamber will take up redistricting this fall through a special committee.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The sheriff shared a photo of the gun, which appears to be an antique single-shot pistol chambered to fire .410 shotgun shells.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025
Officers then heard the sound of a handgun being chambered, the report said.
—Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamber
Noun
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From creative wall graphics in children’s rooms to refreshed office interiors, these products help customers reimagine their spaces sustainably.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Furniture No need to replace your entire dining set, but a simple chair swap goes a long way in changing the feel of a room.—
Monika Biegler Eyers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Other inmates made her bed, washed her clothes, gave her food and cleaned her cell.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the latest issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, criminologists Brandon Welsh and Eric Piza argue that the strongest crime-fighting tools available to American cities aren’t handcuffs and jail cells, but preschools and streetlights.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Foreign-aid organizations challenged the ability of Trump to refuse to spend funds approved by Congress.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Measuring Progress Targeting The Net Zero Goal At its third meeting of strategic business leaders this past June, the organization published its Roadmap to 2050, aiming to reach net zero by that date.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The legendary rocker housed Cooper, his wife and children in January during the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
30 Aug. 2025
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One July 1 email chain described military members in uniform in Los Angeles being harassed, protests at hotels where immigration agents were housed, and attempts by protesters to dox, or publicly identify, members of the National Guard.—
Tom Hals,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The interior is a little more restrained, with the two-seat cabin done up mainly in black and exposed carbon fiber, though the six-point harnesses on the racing seats do feature bold yellow accents.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
29 Aug. 2025
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And even though it was combined with regular economy, the cabin felt spacious with ample elbow room in my row and large overhead bins that sloped up, creating the effect of an airy ceiling.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Report is authored by experts from Catalyst, a global nonprofit seeking to advance gender equity at work, and the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, a research institute focusing on DEI and the law.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The institute includes a medical school, which took in its first students on July 14.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It was built in the 1960s to serve low-income seniors but grew to accommodate adults of all ages over time, according to LMHA.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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The nearly 250,000-gross-ton ship measures 1,196 feet long and can accommodate 5,610 guests at double occupancy.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Booking a night train with a private compartment or bed will be more expensive.—
Nicole Kobie,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 360-degree spinner wheels make airport navigation effortless, while the inside is spacious, with zipper compartments and dividers to keep your things organized.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Chamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamber. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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