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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Taking place in Dumbo and presented by H&M, the exchanges that took place in the main room were informative as well worth the trek.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Janie McCauley, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Hey Dewy makes a compact, travel-friendly humidifier that humidifies rooms up to 500 square feet.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Video is also growing as the company sees increasing engagement with video podcasts and music videos and there’s room to expand.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2025
Taking place in Dumbo and presented by H&M, the exchanges that took place in the main room were informative as well worth the trek.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
The pair roomed together on road trips late last season after Sasaki arrived from Japan in March for the spring quarter and acclimated to his new life by traveling with the team without playing.
—Janie McCauley, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
Hey Dewy makes a compact, travel-friendly humidifier that humidifies rooms up to 500 square feet.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
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With two tall cabinets, three wall cabinets, a two-door base cabinet, and a four-drawer base cabinet, there’s a lot of space to stash your stuff.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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Because it’s raised, there’s plenty of space underneath to stash boxes of extra linens and out-of-season clothes.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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But getting to that point is going to be a thorny endeavor that will test the GOP's ability to overcome internal divide under tight margins in both chambers.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2025
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Connolly's announcement could prompt a generational shift at the top of the Oversight Committee, after a push for a younger crop of Democratic committee leaders late last year as the party sought to combat GOP control of both chambers.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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But the online Osaka Virtual Expo could attract over 250 million, allowing people who cannot travel to Japan an opportunity to experience the expo, nearly quadrupling the in-person attendance record set by Shanghai Expo in 2010.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Afterward, he was given plenty of opportunities to trash-talk.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Verb
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The plant will be able to house up to 28 production lines.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Although backpacks can be upgraded to house more loot, most of what’s found will quickly fill up your inventory after just a couple of minutes searching.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Jansen would undoubtedly like to retire in third place.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Flood warnings and advisories are also in place along full streams and rivers after heavy rains in April and early May in states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Police said that last Thursday morning the two of them argued with Diaz’s fiancée in the couple’s Jackson Heights apartment near 32nd Ave. and 90th St. The couple appears to have recently broken up, prompting a dispute about getting back the 34-year-old victim’s ring.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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In 2008, the death of a fashion designer in a Barcelona apartment would reveal one of the most cold and disturbing crimes in recent Spanish history.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
1 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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These stylish privacy plants for decks accommodate all gardening styles, working equally well in containers and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The winery accommodates small groups only and does not permit large vehicles such as limos or party buses.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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