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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
Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The congresswoman has pushed for House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, to bring the chamber in session as thousands of federal workers remain furloughed and are without paychecks.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
The gun should have been loaded with blanks, but a live round was inadvertently chambered.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Republicans, who held majorities in both chambers of Congress at the time, wanted to roll back social programs and rescind Clinton’s 1993 tax increase.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
The congresswoman has pushed for House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, to bring the chamber in session as thousands of federal workers remain furloughed and are without paychecks.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Lehmann joined the bench in October 2014 and is chambered in Dakota County.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
The gun should have been loaded with blanks, but a live round was inadvertently chambered.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chamber
Noun
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Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Now let’s get the wide receiver room healthy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Each human cell contains about two meters of DNA tightly folded in complex 3D structures.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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In addition, another cell tower was found damaged in July, another apparent act of vandalism.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The City of Oceanside Arts Commission and the Oceanside Cultural District will be awarding a total of $150,000 in grants to local artists and arts organizations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Two editors from within The Kansas City Star’s newsroom will become the 145-year-old media organization’s new managing editors.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Away from the ship, Barton was spending much of her time in a warehouse called Los Fosos, four long buildings housing hundreds of reconcentrados who were dying so quickly their graves went unnamed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the first few months that initiative has closed down two homeless camps, including a prominent one in Fountain Square, and housed 30 people living in them, according to project leaders.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spirit has spent more than a year trying to offer travelers roomier seats and other fare packages beyond the cheap tickets and a la carte add-ons like seat selection and cabin baggage that it’s been known for for years.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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And a lot of the details about the cabins.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company positions it as a platform mainly for researchers, educational institutes, universities, and robotics enthusiasts interested in AI development and automation.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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At his eye institute, doctors can help people access visual rehabilitation, which can provide technology such as magnifiers and screen readers; counseling and emotional support programs; and transportation and household services.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Higgins said the facility is built to accommodate 1,210 detainees and has on average 1,330.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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Given all the anxiety, sometimes sellers who are willing to accommodate buyers’ demands still can’t overcome their cold feet.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Aubrey Hall Tree has plenty of hooks for jackets, backpacks, and pet leashes, while exposed storage compartments offer the perfect nooks for shoes, hats, and other everyday items.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Using a broadcast spreader, set the dial to the manufacturer’s recommendation and fill the compartment with fertilizer.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Chamber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chamber. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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