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as in chamber
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
finally had a room to himself when his older brother went off to college
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms
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Recent Examples of room
Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
After Haner granted the mistrial, the mother walked out of the courtroom and into the attorney holding room where her son was sitting.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Fisher is rooming with junior Ashlynn Shade and senior Caroline Ducharme.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Noun
The two men initially met with other American officials in the room and then adjourned to a private, two-hour-long meeting with only their interpreters.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
After Haner granted the mistrial, the mother walked out of the courtroom and into the attorney holding room where her son was sitting.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
There’s always room to grow and always room for more.
—Anaja I. Smith, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
Fisher is rooming with junior Ashlynn Shade and senior Caroline Ducharme.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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Also tidy up the space to remove any countertop clutter that could be making your home look unorganized.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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That’s created a bottleneck because there are only so many instructors and space to train new officers.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After 30 days, both chambers of Congress have to enact into law a joint resolution to extend the operation.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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Republicans, who control both chambers, have already frozen more than a $1 billion in local spending, slashing the city’s budget.—
Jill Colvin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trend is part of a global $2.24 billion adult recreational sports industry that's headed toward $3 billion by 2028 as adults seek out new opportunities for social connection, according to online market research company ReportLinker.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Smart technology has transitioned from a luxury amenity to an essential property feature, creating substantial opportunities for real estate agents to maximize property values and deliver superior client service.—
Nikhil Jain,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Louisville Metro Government has poured millions into combating the growing housing and homelessness crisis in the city, with $58 million projected to be spent on the downtown Community Care Campus, which will house a family emergency shelter, medical care spaces and behavioral health services.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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The South Texas Family Residential Center, one of the largest of its kind in the US, primarily houses migrant women and children.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Aug. 2025
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Come spring and summer, those same doors roll up to the ceiling, transforming Gabbiano’s into an open-air gathering place where the boundary between indoors and out all but disappears.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Firefighters putting out a blaze in a St. Paul senior living community early Friday found a person dead inside an apartment unit.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
16 Aug. 2025
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The culinary space also serves as a bar, which maximizes the amount of entertainment area relative to the overall size of the apartment.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The strong moonlight will make the Perseids less impressive this year, but there are ways to maximize your chances.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 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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Student First's existing contract is effective through 2028 and can accommodate 20,000 slots.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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